Underground Turtle

Terra Mater shares a fascinating look at how the gopher tortoise saves 350 other species from wildfires in longleaf pine forests. Wildfires are common during the dry season and the sandy burrow dug by the tortoise provides the perfect way for smaller animals to escape the fire. The longleaf pines are common in the southeastern United States and their needles are used as a mulch for landscaping. Be sure to watch Underground Elephants to see another cool wildlife video.