Florida Gopher Turtle Fun Facts

[@BjornFjellstad]

Wonderful video of the Gopher Turtle and thank you for giving us information about it as well. Thank you for sharing🙂👍

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting- I hope we get to talk again soon- Wildlife is a favorite of mine and I like to share what I learn about the animals that I see in these fun facts videos. Glad you enjoyed it and stay safe 😊

[@umbacfamilyvlogs7978]

Thank you for sharing this story for educational purposes.kee safe.

[@MemawsMatters]

Hello and nice to meet you- thanks for commenting. I do love wildlife and learning so we like to share these fun facts videos. I’m glad you enjoyed- be safe and I hope we talk again soon 😊😊

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Interesting video 👍😎

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks Brian😊 I watched your latest video yesterday- there were so many amazing train dioramas there! I’ll be back by to leave a comment and like this evening- I ran out of time last night. We helped with grape harvest again today and had to be there at 730am - but all done with that now!!!

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

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[@wherewendytravels]

I love turtles. I enjoy the soothing feel and educational entertainment you offer. Thank you my new friend. Amazing video. Well put together. Ten to 20 years before they can lay eggs. Never knew. Adorable baby turtles.

[@MemawsMatters]

I love turtles too and we captured footage of a sea turtle leaving her nest this spring. It was very exciting to see her and we felt very lucky to have that footage to share with our friends. We spend time in Fla and Va so there is a variety of the wildlife and historical places we visit- thanks so much for watching Wendy- looking forward to getting to know you 😊😊

[@BonedaddyToo]

Very cool wildlife documentary!

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks so much!! Appreciate your time watching and that you left me a comment. Talking with everyone is special to me. Be safe my friends and talk with you again soon 😊😊

[@TheJourneyAwaits]

Excellent presentation , enjoyed it thumbs up 👍

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks and appreciate you watching and commenting. Hope you’re having a great Fall season. Be safe friends 😊

[@wanderingoutyonder]

This is awesome! Who doesn't love turtles!?!?!?! We learned a few things that we did not know! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

[@MemawsMatters]

Turtles are a favorite of mine too! So glad you enjoyed it. We got a video of a sea turtle leaving her nest and going to the ocean in case you didn’t see that one yet. It was a pretty rare sight - thanks for watching and I hope we talk again soon- be safe and adventure on too👍🏻👍🏻

[@CaptainJackScrapper]

Enjoyed BTW ! 🤗

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Hello Memaw’s Matters, very good information on this tortoise. You got some really good video and done a lot of research.

[@MemawsMatters]

Hey there John👋 I’m glad you enjoyed this one. I was worried it would come off too educational and not much fun to watch. Thanks so much for commenting my friend- I’ll be by to see you soon and get caught up in what I’ve missed. We have been helping with Grape harvest at the winery about 2 days a week and just finished picking the last of them today 😅

[@TGIFunday]

WoW!! Great Information!! I would eat an oyster but would not consider Turtle for food.. 🤦‍♀️💕🐢

[@MemawsMatters]

I am not surprised you would pick oysters for a meal Bre 😉🤗 I would also pass on eating turtle - glad you enjoyed the video my friend

[@PostcardAndAPint]

We enjoyed learning about this species. We’d never heard of them!! Cheers 🍻

[@MemawsMatters]

I’m glad you enjoyed it- if you visit the Southern US you may see one. They are fun to watch. Thanks for watching and I hope we talk again soon 😊😊

[@tinyuniverses]

Really great information on turtles, thaks so much for sharing :)

[@MemawsMatters]

Hello and thanks so much for leaving a comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it- I love wildlife and learning about them as you can probably tell by our fun facts series. Nice to meet you and. I hope we talk again soon. Be safe 😊

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

Hi Memaw these are adorable and our was great learning about them. I did now know that people still eat them as a delicacy and that in the Depression people used to eat them. Fascinating facts, thank you ~ Anna 💕👍

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks so much for watching Anna- I watched your latest video yesterday but I have to go back and leave my comments so will see you later to do that 😊😊

[@KawaiiExploreandEat]

Hi Meemaw ❤ Thankyou for teaching us all about the Gopher tortoise 🐢 Very educational & extremely fascinating! A 60 million years old species. 😮 Loved the editing, too, your video was certainly captivating.✌🏻 I hope their habitat stays protected 🙏🏻 Have a wonderful week 😊

[@MemawsMatters]

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I was worried it would not come of as fun and informative 😊😊 Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🤗

[@rickybirdwatching8594]

Wow great video! Very professional and informative 👏 👌 👍

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks so much🥰 I’m glad you enjoyed it also and glad to meet you 🐢 I really enjoy wildlife and learning about them as you can probably tell by our fun facts series. Hope to talk with you again soon

[@IanYGath]

Very interesting. 🙂👍🏻

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks Ian for watching g and commenting- I’m coming by to hear the next chapter from you this afternoon 😊😊 Glad you enjoyed this one 😊😊😊

[@iseemonkeys7190]

I always thought turtles were one of the cooler species on the planet.....so weird when you think about em lol. Not too familiar with the Gopher Turtles......they are BIG !! Great video Memaw, awesome facts and presentation. Huge thumbs up and best wishes my friend, cheers :)

[@MemawsMatters]

Yes they are cool Warren and they are mostly in the southern US. They do get pretty big. Cars are a big problem for them because they often build their burrows right along roadways. They tend to walk in the roads a lot so you have to keep an eye out for them. We saw one tipped on its side one day and it was stuck - unable to get itself turned back over so we stopped and tipped it back flat on its belly. They are everywhere in Florida 😊😊

[@JenniferLupine]

Hi Memaw! Lots of fun facts about the gopher turtle! Do you see them often then? It's interesting that they will take a different length of time to mature in different regions- I hope that they can stay protected and increase in numbers! I appreciate that they are a keystone species and many other animals benefit from a healthy gopher turtle population! :) 👍👍

[@MemawsMatters]

We do see them very often when we are in our location in Florida Jennifer - there are at least 7 burrows in a 1/8 mile stretch of road we take walks on. I would say they are increasing in numbers. I focus on sharing info like this with people so they are just aware of how to help the animals - I like your channel content on that and the flowers 😊😊

[@JenniferLupine]

@@MemawsMatters Good new there are quite a lot of turtles near you! I would really enjoy seeing g them in person- but who know when I’ll visit Florida? Thanks for sharing in your video! I’m happy you like the nature and flowers I find in our area- always great to see animals in their natural habitat!

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Interesting info about the prehistoric time period. Loved the video section of the Gopher turtles in the burrow. So sad that they are endangered since they have been in the world so long. Takes a long time to reach maturity to reproduced so can see why theiy're endangered. You gave us so much great info about these amazing animals. Gus is something else. He looks really good for his age.

[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks! I couldn’t believe how many mosquitoes were in that burrow! I hope they don’t get but lots by them. I would like to go see Gus but that’s a long way to drive… I was surprised he was at a zoo that far north too. Thanks for watching 😊😊😊

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

Super interesting facts. Lots to learn about the gopher turtle. Really find that sex determination fact interesting. Who knew? Also think it's crazy how long they can live. Do you not kind of want to visit the almost 100 year old turtle? That's an awful long drive, though. Great video!

[@MemawsMatters]

I didn’t know that either Felix about temp determining sex. They live longer than most people don’t they? I would like to see Gus too but that is a long way to go. I also didn’t think they lived that far north either so I thought it was strange they have him in Nova Scotia 🤔 Thanks for watching friend and I’ll talk to you again soon

[@CaptainJackScrapper]

It was a cold day that Charlie with the concave shell was conceived. Am I correct?

[@MemawsMatters]

Nailed it Captain Jack😉🤗

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[@MemawsMatters]

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[@MemawsMatters]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊