Giant Anteater

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 2
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Person
gptkbp:activities Diurnal
gptkbp:adaptation Long snout
Strong claws
gptkbp:age 6 months
gptkbp:album gptkb:battle
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
Generally solitary
gptkbp:born 1 offspring
gptkbp:breeding_season Participates in captive breeding programs
gptkbp:characteristics Thick fur
Long snout
Clawed forelimbs
gptkbp:class gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:color gptkb:Black
gptkb:White
Grayish-brown
gptkbp:communication Body language
Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected areas established
Awareness campaigns conducted
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of wildlife conservation
Some indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
gptkb:mythological_figure
Termites
gptkbp:family gptkb:Myrmecophagidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Digging
Licking
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives known
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Myrmecophaga
gptkbp:gestation_period 6 months
about 190 days
gptkbp:habitat Forests
Grasslands
Savannas
Successful in some zoos
From southern Mexico to Argentina.
gptkbp:has_color Grayish-brown
Black markings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant Anteater
gptkbp:is_affected_by Habitat loss
Poaching
gptkbp:is_essential_for Insect population control
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:Documentaries
Zoos
gptkbp:is_known_for Strong sense of smell
Mark territory with scent
Communicate through vocalizations
Long tongue
Dig for food
Unique gait
Forage during the day or night.
Use claws for defense
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:National_Park
Vulnerable species list
gptkbp:is_protected_by Conservation laws
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Myrmecophagidae
Anteater family
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of Biodiversity
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 2.1 meters
60-90 cm
70-90 cm
up to 7 feet
gptkbp:lifespan 14 years in the wild
up to 14 years in the wild
up to 26 years in captivity
gptkbp:material Fur
gptkbp:mating_system Polygynous
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Pilosa
gptkbp:population_trend Decreasing
gptkbp:predators gptkb:football_club
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Jaguars
Pumas
gptkbp:region Central and South America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Northern_Tamandua
gptkb:Silky_Anteater
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Behavioral studies
Ecological studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:opera
gptkbp:size Fully grown at 2-3 years
gptkbp:sleeping_habits gptkb:battle
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Habitat loss
Poaching
gptkbp:weight 40 kg
up to 140 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:battle
Common in zoos
gptkbp:young Single offspring