Felis lybica

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations excellent night vision
keen sense of hearing
agile climber
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:climate_adaptation desert and semi-arid regions
gptkbp:color varies from gray to yellowish
gptkbp:color_variation striped or spotted patterns
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:African_wildcat
gptkbp:conservation protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in ancient art
gptkbp:cultural_significance ancestor of domestic cats
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:North_Africa
parts of Europe
gptkbp:family gptkb:Felidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient remains found in archaeological sites
gptkbp:genetic_studies show close relation to domestic cats
gptkbp:genus Felis
gptkbp:gestation_period about 63 days
gptkbp:habitat savannas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Felis lybica
gptkbp:hunting_technique stalking and pouncing
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
hunting pressure
gptkbp:length 46 to 78 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 12 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 5 kittens
gptkbp:mating_system polygamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators larger carnivores
gptkbp:prey rodents
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Cat
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studies on domestication
gptkbp:senses excellent sense of smell
acute hearing
good eyesight
gptkbp:social_behavior limited social interaction
gptkbp:social_learning observed in young
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Felis_lybica_silvestris
gptkb:Felis_lybica_lybica
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other species
gptkbp:tail_length 30 to 40 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:territory varies by habitat
gptkbp:vocalization varied sounds
gptkbp:weaning_age 6 to 8 weeks
gptkbp:weight 3.5 to 6.5 kg
gptkbp:year 1803
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:beer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4