Hippopotamus amphibius

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adaptation thick skin and large size
gptkbp:age calf
gptkbp:aroma keen
nostrils on top of head
gptkbp:averageTemperature 1.5 m
3.5 m
gptkbp:behavior semi-aquatic
gptkbp:bodyStyle 36.1 °C
gptkbp:class Mammalia
gptkbp:communicationEquipment grunts
gptkbp:compressionRatio high
gptkbp:conservationEfforts vulnerable
protected areas
gptkbp:culturalHeritage up to 4.5 m long
African_folklore
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of strength
gptkbp:diet herbivore
grasses and fruits
gptkbp:family Hippopotamidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior nighttime
gptkbp:fossilRecord dating back 16 million years
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hippopotamus
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 8 months
gptkbp:habitat rivers
freshwater rivers
gptkbp:historicalResearch studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:historicalSignificance ancient_Egyptian_culture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hippopotamus amphibius
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 40-50 years
gptkbp:matingSystem polygynous
gptkbp:mouth large canines
gptkbp:nativeTo Sub-Saharan Africa
gptkbp:order Artiodactyla
gptkbp:phylum Chordata
gptkbp:populationTrend decreasing
gptkbp:predators crocodiles
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Hippopotamus_amphibius
Hippopotamus liberiensis
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:skin 6-12 months
grayish-brown
mud baths
up to 15 cm
gptkbp:sleepingHabits underwater
gptkbp:socialResponsibility vocalizations and body language
herding
alpha males
gptkbp:socialStructure gregarious
pods
gptkbp:soundtrack acute
gptkbp:territory aggressive
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
poaching
gptkbp:vision poor at night
gptkbp:waterManagement daily access to water
gptkbp:waterSource excellent
gptkbp:weight 1500 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Hippopotamidae_family