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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:dinosaur
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:dinosaur
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gptkbp:activities
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diurnal
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gptkbp:aroma
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keen sense of smell
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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warm climates
basking behavior
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gptkbp:behavior
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terrestrial
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gptkbp:body_style
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robust
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
mating displays
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gptkbp:climate
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adapted to dry conditions
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gptkbp:climb_rate
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limited
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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up to 20 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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dark brown
light to dark brown
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Savannah_monitor
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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monitored by wildlife organizations
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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featured in local folklore
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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bite and tail whip
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:product
insects and rodents
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gptkbp:domestication
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not commonly domesticated
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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affected by climate change.
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Varanidae
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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every few days
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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notable fossil finds
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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high genetic diversity
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Varanus
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gptkbp:grooming_needs
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periodic shedding
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gptkbp:habitat
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grasslands
savannas
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gptkbp:has_friend
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sometimes kept as pets
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gptkbp:has_skin
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used in traditional crafts
rough and scaly
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Savannah monitor
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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ambush predator
skilled at catching prey
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gptkbp:interacts_with
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limited social interaction
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gptkbp:launch_date
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approximately 4 months
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gptkbp:legal_issue
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varies by country
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 15 years in captivity
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gptkbp:local_names
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African monitor
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
large snakes
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Nile_monitor
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for behavior and ecology
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Varanus_exanthematicus
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gptkbp:size
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up to 4 feet long
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gptkbp:social_responsibility
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obesity in captivity
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary
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gptkbp:tail_type
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long and muscular
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends territory
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gptkbp:type_of_care
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requires large enclosures
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent
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gptkbp:water_source
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needs access to water
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gptkbp:wildlife
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habitat loss
popular in reptile exhibits
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