Damaliscus lunatus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations fleeing from predators
long legs for speed
gptkbp:behavior gregarious
gptkbp:body_shape slender body
gptkbp:breeding_behavior managed in captivity
gptkbp:breeding_range 1-2 years
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
influenced by rainfall
gptkbp:color brown
gptkbp:coloration white markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Blesbok
topi
gptkbp:communication vocalizations and body language
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas established
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance hunted for sport
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:domestication not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in the ecosystem
gptkbp:family gptkb:Bovidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1777
gptkbp:foraging_behavior diurnal
browsing and grazing
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Damaliscus
gptkbp:gestation_period 7-8 months
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
gptkbp:habitat_preference open savannas
gptkbp:has_authority_over Boddaert
gptkbp:has_population monitoring and research programs
gptkbp:height 75-100 cm
gptkbp:horns up to 80 cm
both sexes have horns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Damaliscus lunatus
gptkbp:human_interaction ecotourism
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:litter_size gptkb:1
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:native_range Southern Africa
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators lions
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Damaliscus_pygargus
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:skin_color light brown
gptkbp:social_behavior form mixed herds
gptkbp:social_learning young learn from adults
gptkbp:social_structure herds
dominant males lead herds
gptkbp:subspecies Damaliscus lunatus lunatus
Damaliscus lunatus phillipsi
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males are territorial
gptkbp:territory males defend territories during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_requirement daily access to water
gptkbp:weaning_age 6 months
gptkbp:weight 50-90 kg
gptkbp:wildlife agriculture and urbanization
exhibited in zoos
use of speed and agility
gptkbp:young calves
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antilopini
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6