Giant African Monitor

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:age 3-4 years
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_range 3 years
gptkbp:breeding_season seasonal
gptkbp:climate warm climates
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent
gptkbp:clutch_size 15-30 eggs
gptkbp:color dark brown
gptkbp:common_name Giant Monitor Lizard
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism bite
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
small mammals
gptkbp:egg_laying clutch of 15-30 eggs
gptkbp:foraging_behavior active forager
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:fast
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
savannas
woodlands
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:has_skin rough
scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant African Monitor
gptkbp:human_interaction minimal
gptkbp:hunting_technique daytime
ambush
ambush predator
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names Ngwenya
gptkbp:mouth sharp and conical
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:nesting_site burrows
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:related_species Komodo Dragon
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Varanus_giganteus
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
gptkbp:size up to 2 meters
gptkbp:skin_color light brown
dark green
gptkbp:social_structure non-social
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior territorial
gptkbp:water_requirement frequent drinker
gptkbp:wildlife exhibit in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Monitor_Lizard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6