* Grasses: A large part of their diet consists of various grasses.
* Forbs: They also enjoy eating a variety of wildflowers and other herbaceous plants.
* Fruits and Berries: They'll happily snack on fallen fruits and berries when available.
* Mushrooms and Fungi: They may also eat mushrooms and other fungi they encounter.
* Occasionally, they may eat insects or other small invertebrates. This is not a regular part of their diet, but they may do it for extra protein or minerals.
Important Note: Gopher turtles need a diet rich in calcium, so they often eat calcium-rich plants like clover and dandelions.