Sciurinae

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:adaptation agility
burrowing behavior
gliding ability
gptkbp:behavior foraging
tree climbing
nest building
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in folklore
symbol of playfulness
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
herbivorous
gptkbp:example gptkb:Marmota
gptkb:Spermophilus
gptkb:Petaurista
gptkb:Sciurus
gptkb:Glaucomys
gptkb:Eutamias
Tamiasciurus
Callosciurus
Iomys
Sciuropterus
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
gptkbp:habitat forests
urban areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sciurinae
gptkbp:includes flying squirrels
ground squirrels
tree squirrels
gptkbp:is_characterized_by sharp claws
strong hind legs
long bushy tails
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 12 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Eurasia
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting leaves
bark
twigs
gptkbp:origin diverged from other rodents
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Sciuridae
gptkbp:predators foxes
birds of prey
snakes
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
social groups
gptkbp:threats climate change
habitat loss
predation by domestic animals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tamias_striatus_merriami
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3