Giant Asian Monitor

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:activity_pattern Diurnal
gptkbp:adaptations Adapted to various environments
gptkbp:behavior Solitary
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Males compete for females
gptkbp:breeding_season Year-round
gptkbp:captive_breeding Practiced in some zoos
Requires large enclosures in captivity
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Adaptable to different climates
gptkbp:climbing_ability Good climbers
gptkbp:clutch_size Variable based on conditions
Up to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color Dark brown
gptkbp:coloration Camouflaged
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Water_Monitor
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_impact Featured in folklore and stories
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of strength in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
Scavenger when necessary
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in some ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Can catch fish easily
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Forages for food actively
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives exist
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat Tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference Prefers wetlands and riversides
gptkbp:has_skin Leather goods
Scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant Asian Monitor
gptkbp:human_interaction Limited social interactions
Often seen near human settlements
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
Active hunters
gptkbp:incubation_period Around 3 months
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:High
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Biawak in Malay
gptkbp:migration Generally non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:nesting Digs holes for nesting
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:public_perception Often feared due to size
gptkbp:range India to Southeast Asia
Can cover large areas
gptkbp:related_species Komodo Dragon
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Varanus_salvator
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:size Up to 3 meters
gptkbp:social_structure Non-social
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmers
gptkbp:subspecies Several recognized subspecies
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships May have relationships with other species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Territorial
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:uses Traditional medicine
gptkbp:weight Up to 30 kg
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Reptilia
Major threat to populations
gptkbp:young Hatchlings are independent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Monitor_Lizard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6