Noun
burrowing edible land tortoise of southeastern North America
Source: WordNetA 37-year-old man was arrested for littering and possession of a gopher tortoise. Source: Internet
George the gopher tortoise and Jeanna Smith have been together more than 50 years. Source: Internet
If all goes well, gopher tortoise hatchlings will emerge from the nest in late summer. Source: Internet
In the South, the poorest turned to the native gopher tortoise as a source of protein, calling their catch “Hoover chicken.” Source: Internet