The characteristic of the genus Kinixys is the distinct shape of the carapace, leading to the common name of the hingeback tortoise. Omnivores native to Africa, the hingeback tortoise genus contains six separate species.
Bell's hinge-back tortoise is a species of African tortoise, from the family Testudinidae. It has the hinge that characterizes all tortoises in the genus Kinixys.
The Bells hingeback tortoise has a huge native range and consists of up to 5 races. It is currently not commonly seen in captivity because of a recent ban on importation of these into the United States due to a parasite which was found to carry a disease which affects cattle.
It has a wide range in tropical-subtropical Africa and occurs in savanna habitats (plains or grasslands with scattered trees with seasonal rains, but not in desert, semi-desert or forest regions).
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Bell's hinge-back tortoise is a species of African tortoise, from the family Testudinidae. It has the hinge that characterizes all tortoises in the genus Kinixys.
The Bells hingeback tortoise has a huge native range and consists of up to 5 races. It is currently not commonly seen in captivity because of a recent ban on importation of these into the United States due to a parasite which was found to carry a disease which affects cattle.
It has a wide range in tropical-subtropical Africa and occurs in savanna habitats (plains or grasslands with scattered trees with seasonal rains, but not in desert, semi-desert or forest regions).
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, we inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.
