How do pancake tortoises protect themselves from predators?
A) Their coloration serves as a disguise.
B) They emit an undesirable scent.
C) They have large jaws with teeth.
D) They puff themselves up and become wedged in between cracks in rocks.
E) They retreat into their shell.

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Pancake tortoises have a unique defense mechanism where they puff themselves up and become wedged in between cracks in rocks, making it difficult for predators to dislodge them.

How Do Pancake Tortoises Protect Themselves from Predators