State officials are investigating after numerous recent gopher tortoise deaths at a popular beach destination.

The winning numbers in Monday's drawing of the "Minnesota Gopher 5" game were: Hundreds in the state have died after overdosing on a drug originally used in veterinary medicine in large animals.

Every ecosystem is complex and unique. In some places, specific plants, animals, fungi, or bacteria will have a dramatic ...

Developers may have to relocate 300 gopher tortoises. Relocating gopher tortoises is bad for them, other animals and the environment, and expensive for developers. (This story was updated to ...

The right-of-way (ROW) manager with Cooperative Energy, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, points toward a half-moon-shaped hole in the ground about 15 ft away. A flash of a figure just disappeared into the ...

Relocating gopher tortoises is bad for them, other animals and the environment, and expensive for developers. (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) ...

Relocating gopher tortoises is bad for them, other animals and the environment, and expensive for developers. (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) ...

Two years after the eruption of Mount St Helens, local gophers were sent to the area in what must have been quite a confusing day trip, even if the animals were not aware of the news. The gophers ...

Gopher tortoises spend most of their lives in burrows that can be more than 20 feet long and eight feet deep. Forestland Stewards Partnership grants are helping gopher tortoises and their habitat by ...

Two years after the eruption of Mount St Helens, local gophers were sent to the area in what must have been quite a confusing day trip, even if the animals were not aware of the news. The gophers ...

In fact, at least 40 dead tortoises were found on Fort de Soto, and many more likely drowned. However, the gopher tortoises’ newfound home will hopefully give them the boost they need.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K Run/Walk is happening March 22nd at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from ...