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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Lizard
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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diurnal
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gptkbp:adaptations
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strong limbs for climbing and swimming
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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ectothermic
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gptkbp:behavior
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semi-aquatic
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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varies by region
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gptkbp:climbing_ability
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good
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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approximately 3 months
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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gptkb:camouflage
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gptkbp:common_name
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Nile monitor lizard
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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not currently endangered
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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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in some African cultures
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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hissing and biting
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:carnivore
insects and small animals
fish, birds, and small mammals
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Varanidae
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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exists
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Varanus
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gptkbp:habitat
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wetlands
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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near water sources
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gptkbp:has_skin
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gptkb:scales
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Nile monitor
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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sometimes kept as pets
can be dangerous if provoked
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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ambush
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gptkbp:length
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up to 2.1 meters
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years in the wild
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gptkbp:local_names
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Nile crocodile monitor
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gptkbp:mating_system
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courtship displays
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gptkbp:native_range
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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burrows or vegetation
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gptkbp:predators
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crocodiles
birds of prey and larger mammals
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gptkbp:related_species
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other monitor lizards
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Varanus_niloticus
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gptkbp:senses
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keen eyesight
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gptkbp:size
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depends on habitat
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gptkbp:skin_color
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yes
dark with lighter spots
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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generally solitary except during mating.
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary
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gptkbp:speed
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excellent
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gptkbp:strategy
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can be aggressive when threatened
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gptkbp:subspecies
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several recognized
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gptkbp:tail_type
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balance and defense
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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yes
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gptkbp:territory
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varies by availability of resources
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gptkbp:wildlife
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yes
common in zoos
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lizard
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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