No, it's not actually flat as a pancake—but it comes close. The Pancake Tortoise has a uniquely flexible shell that allows it to squeeze into tight rock crevices. They're one of the easiest ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. An endangered pancake tortoise that was discovered in Lewa wildlife conservancy. The seven ...

No reason was given for the deaths. They included endangered or vulnerable species such as pancake tortoises, radiated tortoises and Aldabra giant tortoises. All are protected under the Convention ...