European otters

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:activities active during twilight
gptkbp:adaptation keen sense of smell
sharp claws
excellent swimmers
gptkbp:age kits
gptkbp:aroma uses feces and urine
gptkbp:averageLifespan up to 10 years in the wild
up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:characteristics thick fur
webbed feet
long body
gptkbp:colors dark brown
light underbelly
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
public awareness campaigns
habitat restoration
legal protection
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in folklore
symbol of nature conservation
gptkbp:diet small mammals
fish
crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution Europe
parts_of_Asia
gptkbp:foragingBehavior forages alone or in groups
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 60-63 days
gptkbp:habitat lakes
coastal areas
freshwater rivers
near water bodies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European otters
gptkbp:lifespan young are weaned at 3 months
young become independent at 6 months
gptkbp:litterSize 1 to 6 kits
gptkbp:migration not migratory
gptkbp:populationTrend stable in many areas
declining in some regions due to threats.
gptkbp:predators humans
larger mammals
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Asian_small-clawed_otter
gptkb:North_American_river_otter
gptkbp:reproduction breeds once a year
gptkbp:socialResponsibility playful
grooming each other
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary
family groups
gptkbp:territory mark territory with scent
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
road traffic
gptkbp:waterSource up to 7 km/h
gptkbp:wildlife diving
stalking