Madagascar spider tortoise

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:activities active during the day
gptkbp:average_temperature gptkb:battle
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
territorial
gptkbp:body_style domed
gptkbp:breeding_season November to January
gptkbp:climate drought resistant
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 12 eggs
about 120 days
gptkbp:color yellow and black
depends on habitat
radiating stripes
gptkbp:composed_of unique to each individual
keratinous scutes
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:API
gptkb:Tortoise_Protection_Program
breeding programs
protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status Critically Endangered
declining population
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Madagascar's biodiversity
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:educational_programs awareness campaigns
gptkbp:environmental_impact vulnerable to climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Testudinidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior browsing
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives found in Madagascar.
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Astrochelys
gptkbp:habitat dry forests
underbrush
southwestern Madagascar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Madagascar spider tortoise
gptkbp:interacts_with limited to mating season
gptkbp:launch_date about 5 cm
gptkbp:lifespan gptkb:50_years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Tortoise_étoilée
Tortue araignée
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:nesting digging in sandy soil
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Aldabra_giant_tortoise
gptkb:Indian_star_tortoise
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus habitat restoration
population studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Astrochelys_radiata
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain plants
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
illegal pet trade
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site listed as Critically Endangered
gptkbp:vocalization limited sounds
gptkbp:weight up to 5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife deforestation
agricultural expansion
many zoos worldwide
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3