Savannah monitor

GPTKB entity

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