About the Pancake Tortoise
The Pancake Tortoise is one of the most unique tortoise species in the world, named for its unusually flat, flexible shell. Unlike most tortoises with rigid, domed shells, the Pancake Tortoise's shell is thin and slightly pliable.
Habitat
In the wild, Pancake Tortoises inhabit rocky outcrops, hillsides, and crevice-filled landscapes in dry savannas.
Diet
Grasses and vegetation.
Interesting Facts
- Pancake Tortoises have flexible shells made up of thinner bone plates
- They can climb surprisingly well for a tortoise
- When threatened, they inflate their bodies to wedge themselves into rock cracks
- They have a relatively slow reproductive rate, increasing vulnerability
- Lifespan can exceed 30-40 years with proper care
Why This Animal Matters
The Pancake Tortoise is considered critically endangered due to habitat destruction and illegal collection for the pet trade.
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