Nyala

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:adaptation Excellent camouflage
gptkbp:age Calves are born with spots
gptkbp:area Up to 10 individuals
gptkbp:aroma Strong sense of smell
Use scent to mark territory
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 to 12 years
gptkbp:behavior Shy and elusive
gptkbp:breedingSeason Year-round in some areas
Males display to attract females
gptkbp:colors Males are darker than females
Brown with white markings
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
Protected in some reserves
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol_of_wildlife_in_Southern_Africa
gptkbp:diet Herbivore
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Prey species in the ecosystem
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Browsers and grazers
gptkbp:fossilRecord Fossils_found_in_Africa.
gptkbp:geneticDiversity Moderate genetic diversity
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 7 months
gptkbp:habitat Wooded savannas
Prefers areas with dense vegetation
gptkbp:hasCitations Adapted to avoid predators
gptkbp:headlights Only males have horns
gptkbp:height Up to 90 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nyala
gptkbp:humanInteraction Occasionally seen near human settlements
gptkbp:litterSize 1
gptkbp:matingSystem Polygynous
gptkbp:migration Run away when threatened
gptkbp:nativeTo Southern_Africa
gptkbp:populationTrend Stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators Lions
Stay in dense cover
gptkbp:reproduction Seasonal breeders
gptkbp:scientificName Tragelaphus angasii
gptkbp:seasonalActivities Limited seasonal migrations
Diet varies with seasons
gptkbp:size Medium-sized
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Established among males
Form small groups
Grooming among individuals
gptkbp:socialStructure Sexually dimorphic
gptkbp:soundtrack Acute hearing
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Common_Nyala
gptkbp:territory Males are territorial
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vision Good eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization Grunts and snorts
gptkbp:waterManagement Regular access to water
gptkbp:weight 90 to 120 cm
50 to 90 kg
70 to 90 cm
90 to 125 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Hunted for meat and trophies
Common in zoos