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Pancake Tortoise
Malacochersus tornieri
Malacochersus tornieri
The pancake tortoise is named for its flat and flexible shell, which
helps it escape predators. The tortoise is able to squeeze into small
crevices and hold on tight. By rotating the front limbs and digging in
with its claws, the tortoise is very difficult for a predator to pry
out.
Fact file:
Length: 5.5 to 6.5 in
Weight: 1 lb
Habitat: Rocky outcrops
Diet: Grasses, leaves and fruit
Current Range: Eastern central Africa