Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Lizard
|
| gptkbp:activities |
Diurnal
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Semi-aquatic
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Spring to summer
Courtship displays |
| gptkbp:character |
Mildly venomous
|
| gptkbp:climate |
Adapted to warm climates
Varies with habitat |
| gptkbp:climbRate |
Good climbers
|
| gptkbp:colors |
Camouflage
Dark brown to black |
| gptkbp:commonName |
Crocodiles_and_large_birds_of_prey
Nile_Monitor_Lizard |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Least Concern
Not currently endangered |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Featured in local folklore
|
| gptkbp:diet |
Carnivore
|
| gptkbp:eggColor |
5 to 20 eggs
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Varanidae
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
Active forager
|
| gptkbp:fossilRecord |
Limited fossil record
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Varanus
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Yes
Freshwater habitats Near rivers and lakes Prefers areas with abundant cover. |
| gptkbp:headlights |
Long and muscular
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nile Monitor
|
| gptkbp:humanInteraction |
Occasionally kept as pets
|
| gptkbp:interactsWith |
Can be aggressive if threatened
|
| gptkbp:length |
1.5 to 2.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
10 to 15 years in the wild
|
| gptkbp:localNames |
Ngwenya in Zulu
|
| gptkbp:nativeTo |
Africa
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
Burrows_or_under_rocks
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
Biting and tail whipping
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Large birds
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Komodo Dragon
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Studied for ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
Varanus niloticus
|
| gptkbp:senses |
Good vision and smell
|
| gptkbp:skin |
Scaly
Color varies by region |
| gptkbp:socialResponsibility |
Limited social interaction
|
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
Solitary_or_social
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
Several recognized subspecies
|
| gptkbp:territory |
Territorial
Varies by availability of resources |
| gptkbp:waterSource |
Excellent swimmers
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 10 kg
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Ambush predator
Common in zoos |