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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptations
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excellent swimmers
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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tropical temperatures
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gptkbp:behavior
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diurnal
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gptkbp:body_shape
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elongated
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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year-round
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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tolerates humidity
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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up to 20 eggs
females guard nests
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gptkbp:color
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dark brown
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Ceylon_Monitor
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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protected areas
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of strength in local folklore
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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hissing and biting
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:carnivore
carnivorous scavenger
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Varanidae
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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scavenger
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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limited
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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moderate
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gptkbp:habitat
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tropical forests
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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lowland areas
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gptkbp:has_skin
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gptkb:traditional_medicine
scaly
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ceylon Monitor
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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sometimes kept as pets
occasionally hunted.
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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near water bodies
ambush
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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60-90 days
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gptkbp:length
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up to 2 meters
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gptkbp:lifespan
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10-15 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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Kabaragoya
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gptkbp:mating_system
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courtship displays
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gptkbp:movement
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quadrupedal
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Sri_Lanka
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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sand or soil
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Squamata
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:humans
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Asian_Water_Monitor
Komodo Dragon
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Varanus_salvator
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gptkbp:senses
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keen eyesight
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gptkbp:skin_color
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dark brown with lighter spots
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none known
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gptkbp:tail_length
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equal to body length
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gptkbp:tail_type
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balance and swimming
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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yes
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gptkbp:venomous
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non-venomous
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gptkbp:wildlife
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gptkb:Reptilia
deforestation
important predator
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Monitor_Lizard
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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