The distinctive flattened carapace of the endemic Pancake Tortoise is not rigid so they can squeeze into rock crevasses for protection.
The distinctive flattened carapace of the endemic Pancake Tortoise is not rigid so they can squeeze into rock crevasses for protection. They are also exceptionally good climbers.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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