Nest guarding is rarely observed among reptiles. Specifically, turtles and tortoises are generally perceived as providing no nest protection once the eggs are laid. Here, we describe observations of nest guarding by female gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus).
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Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Vol. 11 • No. 1
June 2012
Vol. 11 • No. 1
June 2012