Caracal aurata

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:coloration brownish or grayish coat
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:African_golden_cat
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation habitat restoration
community education
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
anti-poaching initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:eye_color tufted ears
gptkbp:family gptkb:Felidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Thomas in 1892
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Caracal
gptkbp:gestation_period approximately 75 days
gptkbp:habitat tropical rainforests
gptkbp:habitat_preference dense forest cover
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Caracal aurata
gptkbp:hunting_technique stalking and ambushing
gptkbp:length 80 to 100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
up to 12 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 4 kittens
gptkbp:mating_system polygynous
gptkbp:native_range West and Central Africa
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:prey gptkb:birds
reptiles
small to medium-sized mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Caracal_caracal
Leopardus spp.
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_status studied in the wild
studied in captivity
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Caracal_aurata_aurata
Caracal aurata celidogaster
gptkbp:tail_length short tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior marking territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
human-wildlife conflict
poaching
gptkbp:weaning_age about 10 weeks
gptkbp:weight 8 to 19 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:African_golden_cat
gptkb:African_golden_cats
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5