Today we join Dr. Nora Egan Demers, Associate Professor of Biology & Interdisciplinary Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Demers shares details about the Gopher Tortoise and its habitat. Our conversation also covers the top 5 challenges this keystone species faces in SW Florida.  In addition, Dr. Demers makes suggestions about how we can get involved in helping the Gopher Tortoise to survive.

Host: Kevin S. Konecny
Email: [email protected]
Guest: Nora E. Demers, Ph.D., Associate Professor,  Florida Gulf Coast University
Web site: http://www.fgcu.edu
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 239-590-7211

Note: Gopher Tortoise Day: April 10th