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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:activities
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diurnal
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gptkbp:aroma
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keen sense of smell
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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
territorial during breeding season
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gptkbp:body_style
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elongated body
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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seasonal
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gptkbp:climate
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adapted to humid environments
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gptkbp:climb_rate
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good climber
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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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depends on habitat
may change with age
dark brown with lighter markings
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Mertens'_water_monitor
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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monitored by wildlife organizations
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkb:collection
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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important in local folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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carnivorous
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Varanidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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Günther in 1873
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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forages in water and on land
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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not well documented
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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ongoing research
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater habitats
near water sources
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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:hunting_technique
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ambush predator
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 3 months
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gptkbp:interacts_with
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generally non-aggressive
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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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various indigenous names
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:New_Guinea
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gptkbp:nesting
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digging burrows
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:range
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Papua New Guinea and Indonesia
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Asian_water_monitor
gptkb:Nile_monitor
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for ecological roles
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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
up to 10 kg
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 hearing
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none recognized
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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may share habitat with other species
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gptkbp:tail_type
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long and muscular
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vision
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good eyesight
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gptkbp:water_management
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excellent swimmer
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gptkbp:wildlife
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gptkb:dinosaur
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Monitor_lizard
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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