Rüppell's fox

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eduard_Rüppell
gptkbp:activities crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptation large ears for heat dissipation
gptkbp:age 6 to 8 weeks
gptkbp:aroma territorial marking
gptkbp:average_temperature 38.5 to 39.5 ° C
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season January to March
gptkbp:climate desert climate
gptkbp:color reddish-brown
dense and soft
light-colored underbelly
gptkbp:communication vocalizations and scent marking
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:environmental_impact vulnerable to climate change.
gptkbp:family gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Eduard_Rüppell
gptkbp:foraging_behavior solitary foraging
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate
gptkbp:gestation_period 50 to 55 days
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Sahara_Desert
deserts
sandy areas
gptkbp:has_friend altricial
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rüppell's fox
gptkbp:hunting_technique stalking
gptkbp:interacts_with limited
minimal
gptkbp:length 30 to 40 cm
45 to 60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 4 years
gptkbp:litter_size 2 to 5 pups
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators eagles
small mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Fennec_fox
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name Vulpes rueppelli
gptkbp:size 3 kg
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:sound hearing and thermoregulation
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type balance and communication
gptkbp:territorial_behavior gptkb:battle
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_source obtained from food
gptkbp:weight 2.5 to 3.5 kg
gptkbp:year 1835