African Spurred Tortoise

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:activity_pattern Active during the day
gptkbp:average_temperature High temperatures
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
gptkbp:body_shape Domed
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to Summer
gptkbp:captive_breeding Successful in captivity
gptkbp:clutch_size 15 to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color Tan to yellow
gptkbp:coloration Yellowish with dark markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:African_Spurred_Tortoise
gptkb:Sulcata_Tortoise
Spurred Tortoise
gptkbp:composed_by up to 90 kg
up to 76 cm
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in traditional medicine
Symbol of longevity
Featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:domestication Commonly kept as pets
gptkbp:habitat Savannas
gptkbp:hatching_time 2 to 4 inches
0.5 to 1 ounce
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African Spurred Tortoise
gptkbp:incubation_period 90 to 120 days
gptkbp:lifespan Over 100 years
50 to 150 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Coyotes
gptkb:humans
Dogs
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Galápagos_Tortoise
gptkb:Aldabra_Giant_Tortoise
gptkb:Indian_Star_Tortoise
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Centrochelys_sulcata
gptkbp:size up to 30 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior Can be territorial
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or social
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Habitat loss
Illegal trade
gptkbp:type_of_care Heat source
UVB lighting
Large enclosure
gptkbp:water_requirement gptkb:Low
gptkbp:weight up to 200 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife Common in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Testudines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5