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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:snake
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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diurnal
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gptkbp:adaptations
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webbed feet
strong jaws for crushing shells
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gptkbp:aquatic_feeding
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foraging in water
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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tropical climates
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gptkbp:behavior
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aquatic
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gptkbp:body_shape
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protection from predators
flattened
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gptkbp:breathability
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lungs
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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courtship displays
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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3 to 5 years
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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varies by region
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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tolerates seasonal changes
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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up to 20 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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light brown
dark brown
depends on environment
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gptkbp:color_variation
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depends on habitat
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gptkbp:coloration
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brown to olive
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:African_Side-necked_Turtle
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gptkbp:composed_by
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up to 30 cm
bony shell
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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varies by species
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of longevity
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gptkbp:diet
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omnivore
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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prey and predator in ecosystem
lakes, rivers
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gptkbp:family
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Pelomedusidae
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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ancient relatives known
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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slow-moving waters
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gptkbp:hatching_time
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60 to 90 days
small at birth
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gptkbp:hatchling_survival
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low in the wild
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gptkbp:herbivorous_diet
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aquatic plants
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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African Side-necked Turtle
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gptkbp:impact
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overexploitation for pets
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 50 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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varies by region
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gptkbp:migration
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limited migration
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:neck_position
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side-necked
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gptkbp:nest_location
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sandy banks
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gptkbp:nesting
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digging in sand
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gptkbp:predators
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birds, mammals
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gptkbp:prey
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insects, fish
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gptkbp:related_species
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other side-necked turtles
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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conservation efforts
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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Pelomedusa subrufa
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gptkbp:size
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gptkb:medium
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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solitary
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gptkbp:social_structure
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non-social species
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss, pollution
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gptkbp:water_requirement
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freshwater
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gptkbp:wildlife
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common in captivity
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Testudines
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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