Proteles cristata

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aardwolf
gptkbp:activities crepuscular
gptkbp:age 6 to 8 weeks
gptkbp:aroma gptkb:standard
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical to subtropical
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
territorial
gptkbp:body_style slender
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:climate arid conditions
gptkbp:color yellowish-brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:aardwolf
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
protected areas
gptkbp:cultural_significance none noted
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:eye_color large
dark brown
gptkbp:faced gptkb:black
gptkbp:family gptkb:Hyaenidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by John Edward Gray in 1830
gptkbp:foraging_behavior digging
night
gptkbp:fossil_record exists
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate
gptkbp:genus Proteles
gptkbp:gestation_period 90 to 100 days
gptkbp:habitat savannas
dry grasslands
gptkbp:has_skin fur
gptkbp:height 40 to 50 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Proteles cristata
gptkbp:hunting_technique foraging
gptkbp:interacts_with minimal
gptkbp:is_a_source_of termites
gptkbp:length 30 to 35 cm
60 to 80 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 4 cubs
gptkbp:local_names various in different languages
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:mouth sharp and adapted for insectivory
gptkbp:order gptkb:product
gptkbp:population low to moderate
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators larger carnivores
non-retractable
gptkbp:range gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:size 10 kg
gptkbp:sleeping_habits burrows
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:snake
gptkbp:team 3 months
gptkbp:territory varies
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and growls
gptkbp:weight 8 to 12 kg