Hippopotaminae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hippopotamidae
gptkbp:born one calf at a time
gptkbp:descendant ancient artiodactyls
gptkbp:diet herbivorous plants
gptkbp:gestation_period about 8 months
gptkbp:has_feature large tusks
gptkbp:has_skin protects against sunburn
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hippopotaminae
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Hippopotamus_liberiensis
Hippopotamus amphibius
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in physiological adaptations
gptkbp:is_characterized_by large size
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:book
documentaries about wildlife
gptkbp:is_known_for loud vocalizations
aggressive behavior
a complex social structure
a high metabolic rate
distinctive shape and size
semi-aquatic lifestyle
strong territorial instincts
a unique digestive system
a strong maternal instinct
large mouth and teeth
one of the largest land mammals
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with human-wildlife conflict
water and rivers
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as art and culture
lakes and rivers
zoological parks
a keystone species
a symbol of strength in various cultures
cartoons and animations
pigs due to similar features
gptkbp:is_part_of order Artiodactyla
African megafauna
gptkbp:is_related_to whales and porpoises
gptkbp:is_studied_in animal behavior studies
behavioral ecology
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to poaching for ivory
gptkbp:key_people nutrient cycling in aquatic systems
gptkbp:lifespan 40 to 50 years in the wild
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:notable_recipients biodiversity in Africa
ecosystem dynamics in rivers
gptkbp:relationship water bodies
gptkbp:reproduction giving birth underwater
gptkbp:significance African folklore
African ecosystems.
gptkbp:social_structure lives in groups called pods
gptkbp:species wetland ecosystems
gptkbp:subject conservation biology
conservation efforts
ecological studies
gptkbp:technique cooling its body through sweat
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:tourist_attraction African national parks