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, including poaching for the illegal pet trade and potential impacts from climate change.
- Habitat loss
- Land clearance for agriculture
- Poaching for the illegal pet trade
- Climate change
A recent sting operation conducted by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers and the police resulted in the arrest of three suspects transporting four pancake tortoises to a buyer.
The Kenya Wildlife Service unveiled a National Recovery and Conservation Action Plan for the Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) in Kenya (2025-2035) on 16 May.
Author's summary: Pancake tortoise faces extinction due to human activities.
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