A juvenile Pancake Tortoise. A species that is endemic to East Africa and seriously threatened by the illegal wildlife trade.

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A juvenile Pancake Tortoise. A species that is endemic to East Africa and seriously threatened by the illegal wildlife trade. They are active in the granite koppies during the heat of the day. An unusual strategy for a reptile

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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