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Kinixys
''Kinixys'' is a genus of turtles in the family Testudinidae. The genus was erected by Thomas Bell in 1827. The species in the genus ''Kinixys'' are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and commonly known as hinged tortoises or hinge-back tortoises. Most of the ''Kinixys'' species are omnivores. They feed mainly on a wide range of different leaves, weeds, roots, flowers and fruits. However, they also eat worms, insects and other small invertebrates. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Kinixys'': *''Kinixys belliana'' – Bell's hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys erosa'' – forest hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys homeana'' – Home's hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys lobatsiana'' – Lobatse hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys natalensis'' – Natal hinge-back tortoise *'' Kinixys nogueyi'' *''Kinixys spekii'' – Speke's hinge-back tortoise *'' Kinixys zombensis'' ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinixys Belliana
Bell's hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys belliana''), also known Common name, commonly as Bell's eastern hinged tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the Family (biology), family Testudinidae. The species is native to central Africa. It has the hinge that characterizes all tortoises in the genus ''Kinixys''. There are no recognized subspecies. Etymology Both the Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''belliana'', and the common name are in honor of English people, English Zoology, zoologist Thomas Bell (zoologist), Thomas Bell. Description Bell's hinge-back tortoise is a medium-sized light brown tortoise. They can grow up to 22 cm. On the back of its shell, the tortoise has a 90 degree hinge which, when closed, can protect its rear legs and tail from predators. This broad band of flexible connective tissue is located between the 4th and 5th costals and the 7th and 8th peripherals in adults. The scutes on its slightly domed and elongated shell typically have a radiating patt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bell's Hinge-back Tortoise
Bell's hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys belliana''), also known commonly as Bell's eastern hinged tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is native to central Africa. It has the hinge that characterizes all tortoises in the genus ''Kinixys''. There are no recognized subspecies. Etymology Both the specific name, ''belliana'', and the common name are in honor of English zoologist Thomas Bell. Description Bell's hinge-back tortoise is a medium-sized light brown tortoise. They can grow up to 22 cm. On the back of its shell, the tortoise has a 90 degree hinge which, when closed, can protect its rear legs and tail from predators. This broad band of flexible connective tissue is located between the 4th and 5th costals and the 7th and 8th peripherals in adults. The scutes on its slightly domed and elongated shell typically have a radiating pattern of dark patches, though these can fade. Adult males have a concave belly. Most Bell's hinge-backs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinixys Zombensis
''Kinixys'' is a genus of turtles in the family Testudinidae. The genus was erected by Thomas Bell in 1827. The species in the genus ''Kinixys'' are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and commonly known as hinged tortoises or hinge-back tortoises. Most of the ''Kinixys'' species are omnivores. They feed mainly on a wide range of different leaves, weeds, roots, flowers and fruits. However, they also eat worms, insects and other small invertebrates. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Kinixys'': *''Kinixys belliana'' – Bell's hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys erosa'' – forest hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys homeana'' – Home's hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys lobatsiana'' – Lobatse hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys natalensis'' – Natal hinge-back tortoise *'' Kinixys nogueyi'' *''Kinixys spekii'' – Speke's hinge-back tortoise *'' Kinixys zombensis'' ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinixys Nogueyi
''Kinixys'' is a genus of turtles in the family Testudinidae. The genus was erected by Thomas Bell in 1827. The species in the genus ''Kinixys'' are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and commonly known as hinged tortoises or hinge-back tortoises. Most of the ''Kinixys'' species are omnivores. They feed mainly on a wide range of different leaves, weeds, roots, flowers and fruits. However, they also eat worms, insects and other small invertebrates. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Kinixys'': *''Kinixys belliana'' – Bell's hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys erosa'' – forest hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys homeana'' – Home's hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys lobatsiana'' – Lobatse hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys natalensis'' – Natal hinge-back tortoise *'' Kinixys nogueyi'' *''Kinixys spekii'' – Speke's hinge-back tortoise *''Kinixys zombensis'' ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise
Speke's hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys spekii''), also known commonly as Speke's hingeback tortoise, is a species of turtle in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Africa. Etymology The specific name, ''spekii'', is in honor of English explorer John Hanning Speke. Description ''K. spekii'' has an elongated carapace, up to in straight length, which is distinctly flattened, allowing it to seek refuge in rock crevices and under logs (the co-occurring pancake tortoise is even more flattened). Its carapace has a weak, disrupted medial keel, and posterior marginals that are neither strongly serrated nor reverted. This species has a well-developed hinge at the rear end of the upper part of its shell, permitting the protection of its rear legs after they have been retracted. Geographic range Speke's hinge-back tortoise is found in East Africa from Uganda and Kenya south to Eswatini, next to Mozambique and Zululand. Its range extends westwards as far as the coast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natal Hinge-back Tortoise
The Natal hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys natalensis''), also known as Natal hinge-backed tortoise or Natal hinged tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae which is restricted to eastern southern Africa to a relatively small area around the borders of Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Description The Natal hinge-back tortoise is one of the smallest of the hinged tortoises. It has an elongated carapace up to in length which is slightly domed with a flat dorsal surface, although averaging between in length. Its hinge, on the underside of its shell, is also poorly developed compared to its relatives, being restricted to the marginals. This rudimentary hinge only develops later, and is absent in juveniles. The small tail terminates in a distinctive spike. It has a brown to yellow head is small to large with a non-projecting snout. The scutes on its relatively elongated shell usually have concentric dark and light rings. Females are larger than males and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lobatse Hinge-back Tortoise
The Lobatse hinge-back tortoise or Lobatse hinged tortoise (''Kinixys lobatsiana'') is a species of turtle in the family Testudinidae. It is found in Southern Africa. Description This turtle has an elongated, and rather narrow carapace up to 16.7 cm, which is slightly domed to flattened with a low, disrupted medial keel. Range and habitat This species is endemic to Southern Africa and is found in South Africa and Botswana. More specifically, it is restricted to northern South Africa and southeastern Botswana. Here it inhabits '' Acacia'' and ''Combretum'' woodlands as well as bushveld The Bushveld (from af, bosveld, af, bos 'bush' and af, veld) is a tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands, sub-tropical woodland ecoregion of Southern Africa. It encompasses most of Limpopo Province and a small part of ... at elevations of above sea level. References Further reading Photo of ''Kinixys lobatsiana''Photo of ''Kinixys lobatsiana'' {{Taxonbar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest Hinge-back Tortoise
The forest hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys erosa''), also known commonly as the serrated hinge-back tortoise or Schweigger's tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is indigenous to the tropical forests and marshes of central and western Africa. A different species, ''Psammobates oculifer'', is known by a similar common name, serrated tortoise. Geographic range and habitat The forest hinge-back tortoise is indigenous to the tropical rainforests of Sub-Saharan Africa. Here it is often found in marshes and river banks, where it spends much of its time buried under roots and logs. Its natural range extends from northern Angola, throughout the Congo Basin, as far east as the shores of Lake Victoria, and throughout the West African forests as far as Senegal. Specifically, it is found in Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home's Hinge-back Tortoise
Home's hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys homeana'') is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Africa. Etymology The specific name, ''homeana'', is in honor of English surgeon and naturalist Everard Home. Geographic range ''K. homeana'' is found in Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and possibly Togo. Habitat The natural habitats of Home's hinge-back tortoise are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and plantations. Ecology and life history Home's hinge-back is naturally attracted to red or pink flowers. It prefers low light and often moves in early morning or dusk, preferring to stay hidden the rest of the day. Diet In captivity the diet of ''K. homeana'' may include, banana, guava, watermelon, black mushrooms, cooked sweet potato, cooked potato, and cooked or raw squash, and sources of animal protein such a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
August Friedrich Schweigger
August Friedrich Schweigger (8 September 1783 – 28 June 1821) was a German naturalist born in Erlangen. He was the younger brother of scientist Johann Salomo Christoph Schweigger (1779-1857). He studied medicine, zoology and botany at Erlangen, and following graduation spent time in Berlin (from 1804) and Paris (from 1806). In 1809 he was appointed professor of botany and medicine at the University of Königsberg. In 1815, he was elected a corresponding member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. On a research trip to Sicily, he was murdered near Agrigento on 28 June 1821. The plant genus ''Schweiggeria'' from the family Violaceae is named in his honor. In the scientific field of herpetology, he is best known for his 1812 monograph of turtles, in which he described several new species which are still valid. Turtle taxa described by Schweigger Schweigger is the taxonomic authority of ''Chelydra'', a genus of snapping turtles. In 1812 he described as new species the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Bell (zoologist)
Thomas Hornsey Bell FRS FLS (11 October 1792 – 13 March 1880) was an English zoologist, dental surgeon A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry (the diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity and other aspects of the craniofacial com ... and writer, born in Poole, Dorset, England. Career Bell, like his mother Susan, took a keen interest in natural history which his mother also encouraged in his younger cousin Philip Henry Gosse. Bell left Poole in 1813 for his training as a dental surgeon in London. He is listed in 1817 as having an address at number 17 Fenchurch Street, and as being a committee member of the newly formed London Peace Society. By 1819 his address is given as 18 Bucklersbury, also in the city of London. He combined two careers, becoming Professor of Zoology at King's College London in 1836 (on the strength of amateur research) and lecturing o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahel
The Sahel (; ar, ساحل ' , "coast, shore") is a region in North Africa. It is defined as the ecoclimatic and biogeographic realm of transition between the Sahara to the north and the Sudanian savanna to the south. Having a hot semi-arid climate, it stretches across the south-central latitudes of Northern Africa between the Atlantic Ocean and the Red Sea. The Sahel part of Africa includes – from west to east – parts of northern Senegal, southern Mauritania, central Mali, northern Burkina Faso, the extreme south of Algeria, Niger, the extreme north of Nigeria, Cameroon and Central African Republic, central Chad, central and southern Sudan, the extreme north of South Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia. Historically, the western part of the Sahel was sometimes known as the Sudan region (''bilād as-sūdān'' "lands of the Sudan"). This belt was located between the Sahara and the coastal areas of West Africa. There are frequent shortages of food and water due to the dry h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
