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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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diurnal
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gptkbp:aroma
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keen
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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tropical climates
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gptkbp:behavior
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semi-aquatic
limited data available
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gptkbp:body_shape
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elongated
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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year-round
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gptkbp:captive_breeding
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possible but rare
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gptkbp:climbing_ability
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good climbers
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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up to 20 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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dark brown
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gptkbp:coloration
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darker with age
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Mertens'_Water_Monitor
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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not widely known
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gptkbp:diet
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carnivorous
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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predator in its ecosystem
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Varanidae
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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not well documented
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gptkbp:genetic_studies
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ongoing research
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater habitats
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gptkbp:has_skin
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rough
scaly
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Mertens' Water Monitor
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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minimal
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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ambush
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 3 months
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 15 years in captivity
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gptkbp:local_names
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Kukang
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:New_Guinea
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_lizards
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other monitor lizards
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Asian_Water_Monitor
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:scales
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keratinized scales
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Varanus_mertensi
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gptkbp:size
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up to 1.5 meters
about 30 cm at hatching
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary
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gptkbp:sound
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good
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gptkbp:speed
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strong swimmers
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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none known
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gptkbp:tail_type
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long and muscular
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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territorial
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent
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gptkbp:wildlife
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found in some zoos
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Monitor_Lizard
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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