{"product_id":"gopher-tortoise-bookmark-2x6-gopher-tortoise-bookmark-gopher-tortoise-book-mark-for-readers-students-ocean-lovers-gift-copy","title":"Gopher Tortoise | Bookmark 2x6 | Gopher Tortoise Bookmark | Gopher Tortoise Book Mark for Readers, Students, Ocean Lovers Gift","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis gopher tortoise bookmark was inspired by a young tortoise we found slowly making its way across A1A. We carefully carried the little traveler to a nearby park so it could continue its journey safely, and that quiet encounter became the inspiration for this illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSince then, gopher tortoises have become some of my favorite Florida neighbors. We have four regular visitors in our backyard, and over time they’ve all earned names. There’s Georgie, our largest female, George, a slightly smaller male, Tina, another female who wandered through, and most recently Ruthie—a tiny youngster no bigger than my hand who delighted in driving my dogs absolutely crazy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOne afternoon, Georgie spent nearly an hour inside our fenced backyard. Eventually she wandered over and waited patiently by the gate to be “let out.” Our gates just happen to sit along their natural travel routes, so it was pure coincidence—but watching her stand there so patiently made it feel like she was politely asking us to open the door. It’s moments like that that make me smile. Gopher tortoises always seem wonderfully unbothered, happily munching on grass, digging burrows, and going about their day at their own steady pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe more I learned about them, the more remarkable they became. Every burrow they dig becomes a home for countless other animals, making the gopher tortoise one of Florida’s most important keystone species. It’s amazing to think that these quiet, unhurried neighbors are constantly building homes for an entire community of wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis artwork is a tribute to these incredible tortoises that shape Florida’s landscapes and build homes for their neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGopher tortoise lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFlorida locals and visitors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWildlife and nature enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who appreciates the quiet wonders of Florida’s natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookmark Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal illustration inspired by a juvenile gopher tortoise rescued while crossing A1A and the gopher tortoises that regularly visit my backyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and illustrated by Kanna Art Studios from moments, photographs, and memories gathered during my Florida adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted with soy-based inks on recycled paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for a tiny pause in the story, ready to mark your place and spark a smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eco Friendly Printer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52897577107745,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/6086\/6849\/files\/11A2A616-9564-4CF1-8AC9-2FF3BEFF9B87.jpg?v=1782430925","url":"https:\/\/kannaartstudios.shop\/products\/gopher-tortoise-bookmark-2x6-gopher-tortoise-bookmark-gopher-tortoise-book-mark-for-readers-students-ocean-lovers-gift-copy","provider":"Kanna Art Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}