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Aug 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Gopher tortoise listed critically endangered
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Researchers say the gopher tortoise could decline up to 98% in 80 years, prompting heightened conservation focus in Florida.
WHO: Researchers and conservation authorities
WHAT: Gopher tortoise reclassified as critically endangered
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Researchers believe the population could drop by as much as 98% over the next 80 years.
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