African genet

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:DNA
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations camouflage fur
gptkbp:aroma keen sense of smell
has scent glands for marking territory
gptkbp:behavior cunning and agile
gptkbp:body_shape slender and elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in some regions
gptkbp:captive_breeding breeding programs exist
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climber
gptkbp:color spotted or striped
gptkbp:communication vocalizations and scent marking
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in African folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
insects, small mammals, and birds
gptkbp:ecological_role predator in its ecosystem
gptkbp:feline_relation related to civets and mongooses
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages for food at night
gptkbp:fossil_record fossils found in various locations
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
forests and savannas
gptkbp:habitat_range widely distributed across Africa
gptkbp:has_family not domesticated
gptkbp:has_skin fur used in traditional crafts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African genet
gptkbp:hunting_technique stalks prey quietly
hunted during specific seasons in some areas
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:length 50-70 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 12 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 2-4 cubs
gptkbp:local_names various local names in different languages
gptkbp:mating_system promiscuous mating system
gptkbp:mlbteams cubs become independent at 3-4 months
gptkbp:offers_courses_in dark spots or stripes
gptkbp:population_trend stable population trend
gptkbp:predators large birds of prey
retractable claws
gptkbp:related_species common genet
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Genetta_genetta
gptkbp:skin_color light brown to gray
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:sound acute hearing ability
gptkbp:subspecies several subspecies exist
gptkbp:tail_length 30-40 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior mark territory with scent
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and hunting
gptkbp:vision excellent night vision
gptkbp:weight 1.5-3.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife commonly found in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DNA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3