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.
Kenya's exquisite little pancake tortoise, locally known as kobe kama chapati, is threatened by human activities and environmental changes.
- Habitat loss
- Land clearance for agriculture
- Poaching for the illegal pet trade
- Potential impacts from climate change
Recently, three suspects were arrested in a sting operation conducted by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers and the police, while 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 16 May.
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Author's summary: Pancake tortoise faces extinction due to human activities.
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