Pave Paradise, Relocate a Gopher Tortoise
As Florida’s human population booms, a lucrative cottage industry has sprung up: moving gopher tortoises away from new developments. What does it mean for the reptiles?
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American crocodiles are booming in Florida, thanks to a little help from a nuclear power plant.
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