How Do Pancake Tortoises Protect Themselves from Predators

question 18

Multiple Choice

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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