Caroline Ibarra

Blog post explaining a recent scientific study.
Reference: Madison, G., & Schiölde, G. (2017). Repeated listening increases the liking for music regardless of its complexity: Implications for the appreciation and aesthetics of music. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 11, 147.

By: Caroline Ibarra
Quick Facts
Latin Name: Gopherus polyphemus
Life expectancy: 40–60 years in the wild (90+ years in captivity!)
Adult size: 9–11 inches long, 10 pounds
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable
You may be surprised to find out that gopher tortoises are one of Florida’s most important species. The humble land-based tortoise lives across six states, but is mainly found in central-north Florida.
The gopher tortoise can live in a few different habitats as long as the following criteria ...