Sciurus carolinensis carolinensis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations climbing ability
gptkbp:age 10-12 months
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:color gray
gptkbp:color_variation albino and melanistic forms
gptkbp:coloration gray with white underbelly
darker fur
lighter fur
gptkbp:common_name Eastern Gray Squirrel
gptkbp:communication vocalizations and tail movements
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of nature in urban areas
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:Oncology
gptkb:anemia
ringworm
squirrel pox
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sciuridae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1758
gptkbp:foraging_behavior morning and late afternoon
scatter hoarding
gptkbp:fossil_record Pleistocene era
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sciurus
gptkbp:habitat forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference suburban areas
urban parks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sciurus carolinensis carolinensis
gptkbp:human_interaction common urban wildlife
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
6-12 years
up to 6 years
gptkbp:litter_size 2-6
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting spring and summer
cavity or leaf nests
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Dog
foxes
hawks
cats
owls
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Sciurus_niger
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:reproduction_frequency twice a year
gptkbp:senses good sense of smell
excellent vision
keen hearing
gptkbp:size 20-30 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior playful interactions
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Sciurus_carolinensis
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:weaning_age 8 weeks
gptkbp:weight 400-600 grams
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sciurus_carolinensis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6