Now that Texas tortoises have been released, we're on to the tracking phase! All tortoises have solar powered tracking device that allows us to stalk- I mean, find the tortoises again! They're finding shelter from chilly winter temperatures!

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Texas tortoises can be safely surrendered, no fines, no judgment. Help protect a threatened species. #TexasTortoise #WildlifeConservation #KNCTNews

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TX🐢 - Long-term monitoring sites are key to Texas tortoise conservation.

We’re establishing sites across Texas to study seasonal habitat use, movement, and stress responses using fine-scale GPS and digital radio tracking.

Research approved by TPWD, USFWS, landowners & TAMU-CC.

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Did you know Texas tortoises (Gopherus berlandieri) LOVE to eat prickly pear fruit.🌵🐢The fruit can make up a good part of the tortoises diet. Today (June 21st) is the first ever #TexasTortoiseDay be sure to thank one if you see one in the wild. #texastortoise #texasnative #texasnature

Ph.D. candidate Jacquelyn Tleimat defends her dissertation:
“The tortoise and the pathogen: monitoring disease status, stressors, and spread in Texas tortoises (Gopherus berlandieri)”🐢🦠
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A young Texas Tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri) photographed in south Texas.

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