Ellipsen Waterbuck

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adaptation long legs for running
gptkbp:age calves
gptkbp:area up to 30 individuals
gptkbp:averageTemperature 90 to 120 cm
gptkbp:behavior semi-aquatic
gptkbp:breedingSeason 1 to 2 years
successful in captivity
gptkbp:characteristics large body size
gptkbp:climate adapted to local climates
gptkbp:colors brown with white markings
distinctive markings
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
monitored by wildlife organizations
protected in several reserves
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured_in_African_folklore
gptkbp:diet herbivore
gptkbp:environmentalImpact herbivore in the ecosystem
gptkbp:family Bovidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior browsing and grazing
gptkbp:fossilRecord notable fossil finds
gptkbp:geneticDiversity moderate
gptkbp:genus Kobus
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 7 months
gptkbp:habitat savannas
near water sources
gptkbp:homeTeam not domesticated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ellipsen Waterbuck
gptkbp:humanInteraction limited due to habitat preference
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:matingSystem year-round
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
run to water
gptkbp:nativeTo Eastern_and_Southern_Africa
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators lions
swim away
gptkbp:relatedPatent Waterbuck
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Kobus_ellipsiprymnus
gptkbp:seasonalActivities changes in behavior with seasons
more active during cooler hours
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
gptkbp:skin water-repellent
gptkbp:socialResponsibility gregarious
dominant males lead herds
gptkbp:socialStructure herds
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Kobus_ellipsiprymnus_ellipsiprymnus
Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships with other herbivores
gptkbp:territory males are territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:waterManagement high
gptkbp:waterSource frequent water bodies
gptkbp:weight 90 to 120 kg
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
hunted for sport