This is understandable, since these two species are often confused with one another. There are distinct differences between the two animals. Understanding gopher vs. groundhog differences can help ...

Another key difference between groundhog vs gopher is their species. Groundhogs are members of the Sciuridae family, while gophers belong to the Geomyidae family. While you may have considered ...

In spring, many of Southern Utah's wildlife species become more active, looking for food, shelter and partners, and sometimes finding themselves in someone's backyard. But that's "not necessarily a ...

In 2016, the Gopher Tortoise Council adopted April 10 as Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida to increase awareness and ...

The green-scaled iguanas have made their rounds around Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus while making it their ...

After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.

Proposed purchase would double the size of quarter-acre Kathleen Belleville Nature Preserve and benefit gopher tortoises and Florida Scrub-jays ...

The Center for Biological Diversity and Nokuse Education, Inc. filed a formal notice today of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for denying Endangered Species Act protections to ...

Gopher tortoises are found in all 67 Florida counties and are frequently seen in neighborhoods, along roadways, and in many ...

Gopher Tortoise Day is April 10, with the goal of raising awareness for the threatened species. CREDIT: WINK News WINK News saw a couple of gopher tortoises enjoying the afternoon weather on ...