Frost Science Blog

You’re probably fairly familiar with the humble tortoise—after all, it was a tortoise who handily beat the hare with its slow and methodical determination during Aesop’s infamous race. But there’s so much more to this land-dwelling reptile than an ancient fable—and the gopher tortoise is no exception. A medium-size land turtle with large, stumpy hind legs, the gopher tortoise can be found in all 67 counties in Florida and are considered a “keystone species” because they are the backbone of... Read More