Chinchillidae

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf family
gptkbp:activities crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptation thick fur for cold climates
gptkbp:age called kits
gptkbp:area live in colonies
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breedingSeason varies by region
monogamous pairs
gptkbp:canEstablish 6 to 8 weeks
gptkbp:climbRate excellent climbers
gptkbp:colors highly valued
gray or brown fur
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations and body language
gptkbp:conservationEfforts varies by species
breeding programs
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:educationalPrograms used in conservation education.
gptkbp:foragingBehavior forage for food in groups
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient relatives known
gptkbp:geneticDiversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 111 days
gptkbp:habitat mountainous regions
rocky areas
gptkbp:hasExhibition common in zoos
gptkbp:hasFacilities gptkb:Chinchillinae
gptkb:Lagidicinae
gptkbp:hasStudentBody medium-sized rodents
gptkbp:headlights long and bushy
gptkbp:historicalResearch studied for fur production
gptkbp:homeTeam some species are kept as pets
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chinchillidae
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Chinchilla
Lagidium
gptkbp:legalStatus protected in some areas
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:populationTrend declining in the wild
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
use burrows for shelter
gptkbp:relatedPatent Caviidae
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight and hearing
gptkbp:socialResponsibility learn from each other
grooming each other
gptkbp:socialStructure social animals
gptkbp:territory may defend territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting