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Unlike other tortoises softshell tortoises have a soft, flat shell. Although this does not offer protection against predators, it enables the tortoises to hide away in narrow crevices.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: turtles; family: tortoises |
|---|---|
| Diet | Sedges, seeds and aloe |
| Habitat | Dry thornbush savannahs and kopje rocks in East Africa |
| Reproduction | Up to 10 clutches per season; one egg per clutch; incubation period: 140–300 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
