Northern tamandua

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Myrmecophagidae
gptkb:Tamandua_mexicana
gptkbp:adaptation Prehensile tail
Long claws
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
Arboreal
gptkbp:color Yellowish-brown
Black markings
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of wildlife conservation
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
gptkb:mythological_figure
Termites
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives found in South America
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Person
gptkbp:gestation_period 5 to 6 months
gptkbp:habitat Savannas
Tropical forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northern tamandua
gptkbp:is_essential_for Ecosystem role as insectivore
gptkbp:length 40 to 70 cm
50 to 90 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 16 years in captivity
Up to 9 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size gptkb:musical
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkb:Jaguars
Pumas
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Southern_tamandua
gptkb:Giant_anteater
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Behavioral studies
Ecological impact studies
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:sound Grunts
Hisses
gptkbp:species gptkb:Tamandua_mexicana
gptkbp:threats Hunting
Habitat loss
Road accidents
gptkbp:weight 4 to 9 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Educational programs
Commonly found in zoos