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Officials searching for person who painted gopher tortoise’s shell pink

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (WSVN) — Officials are searching for the person who painted the shell of a gopher tortoise in Central Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shared a photo ...
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Florida wildlife officials search for animal abuser after gopher tortoise found painted pink

ST. LUCIS COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Fish and Wildlife are searching for whoever painted a gopher tortoise’s shell pink, to bring them to justice. FWC said at least two tortoises have been reported ...
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Unknown Vandal Spray Paints Tortoises, Prank Leaves Animals Ailing and in Need of Constant Care

Two gopher tortoises were spray painted with bright colors in Naples, Florida, causing a local conservancy to rush to their aid Conservancy of Southwest Florida An act of vandalism could have a ...
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FWC: Stop painting on turtle and tortoise shells, it’s illegal

Florida Fish & Wildlife is reminding everyone to stop painting on turtle or tortoise shells as it can pose a danger to their health. “While to you it may seem harmless, painting the shells of turtles ...