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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:snake
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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Active during the day
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gptkbp:adaptations
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Burrowing behavior
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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Tropical climate
20 to 35 ° C
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gptkbp:behavior
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Diurnal
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gptkbp:body_shape
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Domed
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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Involves captive breeding
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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Monsoon season
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gptkbp:captive_breeding
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Practiced in zoos
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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Adapted to dry conditions
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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Sensitive to climate change
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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3 to 12 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Black
Varies by individual
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gptkbp:color_variation
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Yellow markings vary
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gptkbp:coloration
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Dark brown
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Indian_Star_Tortoise
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gptkbp:composed_by
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Up to 5 kg
Thick shell
Star-shaped yellow markings
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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Involves local communities
Protected under Indian Wildlife Protection Act
Illegal trade issues
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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Vulnerable
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Symbol of longevity
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:herbivore
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gptkbp:distribution
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Southern India
Western Sri Lanka
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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Seed disperser
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Testudinidae
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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Grazing on grasses
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Geochelone
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gptkbp:habitat
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Grassland
Scrubland
Dry forests
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gptkbp:hatching_time
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3 to 5 cm
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Indian Star Tortoise
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gptkbp:lifespan
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50 to 100 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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Kachhura
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gptkbp:mating_system
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Courtship displays
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:India
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:mammals
Birds of prey
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gptkbp:reproduction
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Oviparous
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gptkbp:research
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Genetic studies ongoing
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gptkbp:research_interest
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Studied for conservation
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Geochelone_elegans
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gptkbp:size
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30 to 40 cm
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gptkbp:skin_color
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Grayish-brown
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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Limited social interaction
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gptkbp:social_structure
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Solitary
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gptkbp:threats
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Habitat loss
Illegal pet trade
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gptkbp:water_requirement
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Requires access to water
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gptkbp:wildlife
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Protected areas established.
Popular in zoos
Listed in CITES Appendix II
Caused by agriculture
Caused by urbanization
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Mudumalai_National_Park
gptkb:Testudines
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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