Pteropus bats

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:abilities highly intelligent
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:aircraft_operated can reach speeds of 30 km/h
gptkbp:breeding_range can be very large
reach sexual maturity at 1-2 years
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to warm climates
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:color_variation some species have lighter colors
gptkbp:coloration dark brown to black
gptkbp:common_name flying foxes
gptkbp:communication vocalizations and body language
gptkbp:communication_system can carry viruses
gptkbp:conservation_efforts varies by region
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
some are endangered
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in some cultures
gptkbp:diet frugivorous
gptkbp:distribution islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:domestic_animals not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role pollinators and seed dispersers
important for forest health
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pteropodidae
gptkbp:flight_style strong fliers
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forage in trees
mostly at dusk and dawn
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives exist
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high among species
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefer fruiting trees
gptkbp:habitat_range varies by species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pteropus bats
gptkbp:human_interaction hunted in some areas
grooming and playing
gptkbp:length up to 40 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system polygynous in some species
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:nesting do not build nests
gptkbp:order gptkb:Chiroptera
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for ecology and conservation
gptkbp:roosting_behavior roost in large groups
gptkbp:size large
gptkbp:social_behavior form large roosts
gptkbp:social_structure colonial
gptkbp:sound excellent hearing
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with fruit trees
gptkbp:tail_type absent or very short
gptkbp:territorial_behavior some species are territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision good night vision
gptkbp:weaning_age about 4-5 months
gptkbp:weight up to 1.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife important for conservation
gptkbp:wingspan up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:young called pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nipah_virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6