Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise
Kinixys zombensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyTestudinidae (Tortoises)
- GenusKinixys (Hinged Tortoises)
- SpeciesKinixys zombensis (Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise)
27 Verified sightings at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park From 2019 to 2026
149 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise
Recent sightings of Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 4 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise sighting in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Hinged-Back Tortoise in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in our monthly data.