Sex Identification

AmeliaCharles

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Hi all
I am hoping the experts could help with identifying the sex of these 3 Torts.
1 is a Leopard and 2 are Eastern Hinged Back Tortoises (Kinixys zombensis)
Many Thanks:)
 

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wellington

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They look to all have concaved plastron which is male. The two hinged for sure are male, can see their long tail.
However, the leopard could possibly be female if the plastron isn't concaved and the tail is short. I can't see the tail.
 

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They look to all have concaved plastron which is male. The two hinged for sure are male, can see their long tail.
However, the leopard could possibly be female if the plastron isn't concaved and the tail is short. I can't see the tail.
Thank you so much, appreciate the feedback. We think the Leopard is a female as plastron is not concaved. The hinges had us confused so thank you for clarifying that they are boys :)
 

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Hopefully you are not housing the three together right? Never mix species
Also, tortoises should never be housed in pairs very stressful and dangerous for them.
 

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Hopefully you are not housing the three together right? Never mix species
Also, tortoises should never be housed in pairs very stressful and dangerous for them.
No they are native to our area and not kept as pets. These guys roam freely around and have just become use to us where they graze and feed on plants found naturally in the area. I was just curious to find out the sexes as I've often seen them together. Interesting though to know about not mixing of species when kept in captivity. Learnt something new:)
 

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The leopard is female and the two hingebacks look male, but I really can't see the tail very well.
 
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