Bassariscus astutus astutus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Aspidoscelis
gptkbp:activity_pattern gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations Sharp claws
Prehensile tail
Flexible ankles
gptkbp:age 10-12 months
gptkbp:behavior Climbing
gptkbp:climbing_ability Excellent climbers
gptkbp:color Grayish-brown
gptkbp:coloration Reddish tinge on the tail
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Ringtail
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected areas
Wildlife corridors
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Native American folklore
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:domestication gptkb:Wild
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cercopithecidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Forages at night
gptkbp:fossil_record Related to ancient carnivores
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Bassariscus
gptkbp:gestation_period 63-65 days
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:forest
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:Mexico
Western United States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bassariscus astutus astutus
gptkbp:is_popular_in Featured in documentaries
Appears in children's books
gptkbp:length 30-50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5-7 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 2-4 young
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Coyotes
gptkbp:prey gptkb:Insects
Fruits
Small mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Cercopithecidae
gptkb:Nasua_narica
gptkb:Aspidoscelis
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
Breeds once a year
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:senses Good night vision
gptkbp:social_behavior Limited social interactions
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:sound Chirps and whistles
gptkbp:tail_length 30-40 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Mark territory with scent
gptkbp:threats Hunting
Habitat loss
Road mortality
gptkbp:weaning_age 8-10 weeks
gptkbp:weight 1.5-3.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Exhibited in zoos
gptkbp:youth_development Altricial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aspidoscelis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5