African wildcat

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf wildcat
gptkbp:adaptation nocturnal hunting
gptkbp:averageLifespan up to 12 years in the wild
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:climate temperate regions
arid regions
gptkbp:colors amber
light brown
striped
gray
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
breeding programs
protected areas
wildlife reserves
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of wilderness
ancestor of domestic cats
gptkbp:diet carnivore
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy Linnaeus
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient remains found
evidence of domestication
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:East_Africa
gptkb:North_Africa
gptkb:South_Africa
West_Africa
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 63-68 days
gptkbp:habitat savannas
gptkbp:headlights 30 to 40 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African wildcat
gptkbp:interactsWith minimal
cultural depictions
gptkbp:isA species
gptkbp:length 45 to 75 cm
gptkbp:litterSize 1 to 5 kittens
gptkbp:nativeTo Africa
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators insects
birds
rodents
gptkbp:relatedTo domestic cat
gptkbp:reproduction seasonal
gptkbp:researchInterest genetic studies
behavioral studies
gptkbp:scientificName Felis lybica
gptkbp:size medium-sized cat
gptkbp:socialStructure territorial
gptkbp:subspecies Felis lybica lybica
Felis lybica cafra
Felis lybica silvestris
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting
competition with domestic cats
gptkbp:weight 3.5 to 6.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife stalking
ambush