The Pancake Tortoise is endemic to the granite outcrops of East Africa. They have an amazing ability to climb rock faces and hide in crevasses.
The Pancake Tortoise is endemic to the granite outcrops of East Africa. They have an amazing ability to climb rock faces and hide in crevasses. Their carapace is flexible to allow them to squeeze into tight places.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
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