Africa: Saving the Pancake Tortoise
The Pancake Tortoise, a 'living emblem' of Kenya's natural heritage, faces extinction due to habitat loss, land clearance, the illegal pet trade, and climate change.
Locally known as kobe kama chapati, these creatures are threatened by human activities. On August 10, a sting operation by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers and the police led to the arrest of three suspects transporting four Pancake Tortoises to a buyer.
A National Recovery and Conservation Action Plan for the Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) in Kenya (2025-2035) was unveiled by KWS on May 16.
The beautifully patterned creatures face extinction due to habitat loss, land clearance, the illegal pet trade, and climate change.
- Habitat loss
- Land clearance for agriculture
- Poaching for the illegal pet trade
- Potential impacts from climate change
Author's summary: Kenya's Pancake Tortoise faces extinction threats.
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