Naked Mole Rats

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:abilities Problem-solving skills
gptkbp:adaptation Low oxygen tolerance
gptkbp:adaptations Adapted to life underground
gptkbp:adapted_into Adapted to low light conditions
gptkbp:aging_research Studies on cellular aging
gptkbp:application Potential in medical research.
gptkbp:aroma Use scent for communication
gptkbp:average_temperature Lower than most mammals
Poikilothermic
gptkbp:body_shape Elongated body and short limbs
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Multiple litters per year
High in favorable conditions
Can have up to 300 individuals
Only one female breeds in a colony
Single breeding female with multiple males
gptkbp:breeding_range Around 6 months
gptkbp:breeding_season Year-round
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations and touch
gptkbp:community_role Workers, soldiers, and breeders
gptkbp:conservation_status Least concern
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Strong social bonds within colonies
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Biting and burrowing
gptkbp:diet Roots and tubers
gptkbp:field_of_study Biomedical research
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Group foraging
Collect food in groups
Highly skilled burrowers
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Low genetic diversity
gptkbp:genetic_studies Studies on aging and longevity
Research on genes related to cancer resistance
gptkbp:habitat Underground burrows
Savanna and grassland
gptkbp:habitat_preference Prefer sandy soils for burrowing
gptkbp:hair_color Lack of fur
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Naked Mole Rats
gptkbp:human_interaction Complex social interactions
gptkbp:length Small to medium-sized
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 32 years
gptkbp:mating_system Monogamous within colonies
gptkbp:mouth Front teeth grow continuously
gptkbp:nesting Construct complex nests
gptkbp:predators Snakes and birds of prey
gptkbp:rank Dominant and subordinate roles
gptkbp:region East Africa
gptkbp:reproduction Eusocial reproduction
gptkbp:research_importance Cancer resistance studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Heterocephalus_glaber
gptkbp:skin_color Pink or yellowish
gptkbp:skin_sensitivity Highly sensitive to touch
gptkbp:social_behavior Cooperative care of young
Cooperative breeding and foraging
gptkbp:social_learning Learn from each other
gptkbp:social_structure Colonial
Matriarchal structure
Eusocial mammals
gptkbp:unique_trait Eusocial behavior
gptkbp:vision Poor eyesight
gptkbp:water_source Obtain moisture from food
gptkbp:wildlife Threat from urban development
Low due to burrowing lifestyle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Central_Park_Zoo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5