Orinoco Crocodile

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Crocodile
gptkbp:aroma Highly developed sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior Semi-aquatic
Basks in the sun to regulate body temperature
gptkbp:body_shape Long and slender
gptkbp:breeding_season May to August
gptkbp:captive_breeding Improving population numbers
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Adapted to tropical climates
gptkbp:climate_impact Sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 20 to 60 eggs
gptkbp:coloration Olive green to brown
gptkbp:community_involvement Local communities involved in conservation efforts
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected areas
Captive breeding programs
gptkbp:conservation_status Critically Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of biodiversity in the Orinoco region
gptkbp:cultural_threats Cultural beliefs leading to hunting
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
Fish, birds, and mammals
Insects and small fish
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:educational_programs Programs to raise awareness about conservation.
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage dating back millions of years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Low genetic diversity due to population bottleneck
gptkbp:habitat Orinoco River Basin
Freshwater wetlands
gptkbp:has_skin Rough and scaly
gptkbp:hatching_time After 80 to 90 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Orinoco Crocodile
gptkbp:human_interaction Conflict over land use
gptkbp:hunting_technique Closed season for hunting
gptkbp:length 4 to 5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 70 years
gptkbp:local_names Cocodrilo del Orinoco
gptkbp:migration Limited migration patterns
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests on riverbanks
gptkbp:population_trend Due to illegal hunting
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
Large cats
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_Crocodile
gptkb:Nile_Crocodile
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Crocodylus_intermedius
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or social during mating season
gptkbp:sound Acute hearing
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmer
gptkbp:status Endemic to Venezuela and Colombia
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory during mating season
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Poaching
gptkbp:vision Good night vision
gptkbp:vocalization Hissing and growling
gptkbp:weight up to 400 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Due to agriculture and urbanization
Exhibited in zoos for education
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Orinoco
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5