In 1981, Kenya banned the export of the pancake tortoise unless given written permission by the Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources. Tanzania protects this species under the Wildlife Conservation (National Game) Order, 1974, and it is protected within the Serengeti National Park.
In 1981, Kenya imposed a ban on exporting the pancake tortoise without written approval from the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources. Tanzania protects this species through the Wildlife Conservation (National Game) Order of 1974 and enforces its protection within Serengeti National Park.