The pancake tortoise is a small, flat-shelled tortoise native to rocky outcrops in East Africa. Unlike most tortoises, its flexible, lightweight shell allows it to squeeze into narrow crevices to escape predators. It is an agile climber and much faster than typical tortoises, relying on speed and maneuverability rather than heavy armor for defense.nSpecifications:nnLength 17 cm (6.7 in)nWidth 11.1 cm (4.4 in)nHeight 4.7 cm (1.9 in)