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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptations
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camouflage and stealth
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gptkbp:age
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6 to 8 years
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gptkbp:aroma
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keen sense of smell
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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ectothermic
basking in the sun
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gptkbp:behavior
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semi-aquatic
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gptkbp:captive_breeding
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successful in captivity
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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20 to 50 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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dark green to black
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:American_alligator
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat restoration and protection laws
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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featured in folklore and media
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of the American South
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:carnivore
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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top predator in its habitat
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gptkbp:eye_color
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located on top of the head
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Alligatoridae
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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dating back to the late Cretaceous
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Crocodile
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater wetlands
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gptkbp:has_skin
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thick and scaly
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A. mississippiensis
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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can be dangerous if provoked
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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ambush predator
primarily nocturnal
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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65 to 70 days
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gptkbp:land_movement
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can run short distances quickly
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gptkbp:length
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3 to 4 meters
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gptkbp:lifespan
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35 to 50 years
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gptkbp:mouth
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conical and sharp
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gptkbp:native_range
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gptkb:southeastern_United_States
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gptkbp:nesting
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builds nests from vegetation
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gptkbp:nostrils
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located on top of the snout
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:humans
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:A._sinensis
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:skin_color
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can change slightly with environment
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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may tolerate others in non-breeding season
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or social during mating season
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gptkbp:sound
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sensitive to low-frequency sounds
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gptkbp:speed
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excellent swimmer
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gptkbp:status
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protected species in some areas
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gptkbp:tail_type
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powerful and muscular
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends territory during mating season
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss and hunting
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent night vision
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gptkbp:vocalization
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bellowing and hissing
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gptkbp:wildlife
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common in zoos and wildlife parks
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gptkbp:young
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hatchlings are about 25 cm long
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:American_alligator
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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