The western population of the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is listed as Federally threatened; its presence on the Camp Shelby, MS has resulted in training restrictions. To determine the specific habitat variables that influence gopher tortoise habitat selection, this research assessed overstory habitat conditions between active, recently active and randomly selected non-burrow locations at this site. Field surveys were completed in three study areas at the installation. On average, burrow ...
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