Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:carnivore
gptkb:mammals |
| gptkbp:activity_pattern |
Crepuscular
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
Sharp claws for climbing
|
| gptkbp:aroma |
Excellent sense of smell
Uses scent for communication Perianal glands |
| gptkbp:behavior |
gptkb:Nocturnal
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Year-round in some regions
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| gptkbp:captive_breeding |
Occasionally bred in zoos
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| gptkbp:climate_adaptation |
Tropical and subtropical climates
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| gptkbp:color |
Grayish-brown
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Featured in folklore and art
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol in various African cultures
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| gptkbp:diet |
Omnivore
Fruits, insects, and small animals Prefers ripe fruits |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Seed disperser
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Forages on the ground
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| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Fossils found in Africa
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| gptkbp:genetic_studies |
Studies show genetic diversity
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| gptkbp:gestation_period |
About 60 days
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Tropical forests
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| gptkbp:hair_color |
Used in traditional medicine
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| gptkbp:has_family |
Not domesticated
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| gptkbp:has_natural_feature |
Black stripes and spots
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
African Civet
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Occasional conflict with farmers
Limited social interaction outside mating |
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
Stalks prey quietly
|
| gptkbp:length |
60 to 78 cm
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 15 years in the wild
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| gptkbp:litter_size |
1 to 4 cubs
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| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Sub-Saharan_Africa
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| gptkbp:population_trend |
gptkb:stable
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:Lions
Leopards |
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:DNA
gptkb:Asian_Civet gptkb:Mongo_DB |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Viviparous
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:BIC
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| gptkbp:size |
60 to 78 cm in length
|
| gptkbp:skin_color |
Grayish with dark markings
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| gptkbp:sleeping_habits |
Sleeps in trees or dense vegetation
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
Solitary or small groups
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| gptkbp:sound |
Acute hearing ability
Vocalizations include growls and hisses |
| gptkbp:tail_length |
30 to 40 cm
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| gptkbp:tail_type |
Balance while climbing
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| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Mark territory with scent
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| gptkbp:threats |
Hunting and habitat destruction
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| gptkbp:uses |
Civet coffee production
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| gptkbp:vision |
Good night vision
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| gptkbp:weaning_age |
About 6 weeks
|
| gptkbp:weight |
5 to 14 kg
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Threat due to deforestation
Exhibited in many zoos |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Zoo_Tycoon:_African_Adventure
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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