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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
gptkb:Viper
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gptkbp:behavior
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nocturnal
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gptkbp:body_shape
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robust
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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varies by region
seasonal
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gptkbp:captive_breeding
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practiced in zoos
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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tolerates various climates
tolerates a range of temperatures
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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sensitive to climate change
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gptkbp:climbing_ability
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excellent climber
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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20 to 100 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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patterned skin
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gptkbp:coloration
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similar to adults
patterned with dark brown and yellow
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:African_Rock_Python
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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monitored by wildlife organizations
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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
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of strength
symbol of strength in some cultures
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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constriction
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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
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Viper
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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ancient lineage
ancient relatives found in Africa
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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high genetic diversity
high within populations
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gptkbp:habitat
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grasslands
forests
savannas
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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near water sources
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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grasslands
wetlands
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gptkbp:has_skin
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scaly
leather goods
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gptkbp:hatching_time
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independent at birth
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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African Rock Python
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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kept as pets
hunted for meat
can be dangerous if provoked
hunted for skin
kept as pets in some regions
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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ambush predator
mostly at night
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 60 days
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gptkbp:length
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up to 6 meters
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 30 years in captivity
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gptkbp:local_names
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gptkb:African_Python
gptkb:African_rock_python
gptkb:Nile_Python
African python
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:native_range
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gptkb:Sub-Saharan_Africa
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Sub-Saharan_Africa
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Squamata
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:humans
large carnivores
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gptkbp:prey
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gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Indian_Python
gptkb:Burmese_Python
gptkb:Burmese_python
gptkb:reticulated_python
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_importance
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studied for behavior and ecology
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for ecology
studied for behavior
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gptkbp:scales
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smooth
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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Python sebae
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gptkbp:size
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about 50 cm
large size variation
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gptkbp:skin_color
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brown and yellow
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary
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gptkbp:speed
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good swimmer
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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none known
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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non-territorial
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
poaching
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gptkbp:venomous
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non-venomous
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gptkbp:weight
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up to 90 kg
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gptkbp:wildlife
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protected areas established
popular in zoos
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gptkbp:young
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hatchlings are independent
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Indian_Python
gptkb:Zoo_Tycoon:_African_Adventure
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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