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The pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) has been categorised as critically endangered but thanks to an incredible South African breeding project, there is hope.
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Due to the unique physical attributes of the Pancake Tortoise, they are over sought in the illegal pet trade. This has resulted in the critically endangered status of the animal.
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Due to the unique physical attributes of the Pancake Tortoise, they are over sought in the illegal pet trade. This has resulted in the critically endangered status of the animal.
Illicit trade includes animal species not scientifically documented and some that are considered extinct in the wild, ADM Capital Foundation report reveals.