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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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diurnal
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gptkbp:adaptations
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strong limbs for climbing
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gptkbp:behavior
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climbs trees with agility
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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year-round
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Mammalia
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gptkbp:color
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dark brown to black
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gptkbp:coloration
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dark brown with white underparts
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gptkbp:communication
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vocalizations and tail movements
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gptkbp:conservation
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found in protected reserves.
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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protected in some areas
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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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symbol of wildlife in India
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:herbivore
fruits and nuts
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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seed disperser
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Sciuridae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by Thomas in 1867
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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arboreal
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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not well documented
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Ratufa
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gptkbp:gestation_period
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about 60 days
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gptkbp:habitat
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evergreen forests
tropical and subtropical forests
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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from sea level to 2000 meters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Southern Giant Squirrel
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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generally non-aggressive
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:length
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60 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years in the wild
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gptkbp:litter_size
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2 to 4
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:India
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gptkbp:nest_material
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leaves and twigs
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gptkbp:nesting
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builds nests in trees
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Rodentia
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Chordata
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:range
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southern India and parts of Sri Lanka
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Indian_Giant_Squirrel
other tree squirrels
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gptkbp:reproduction
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viviparous
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gptkbp:senses
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excellent vision and hearing
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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may engage in play
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or in pairs
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Ratufa_indica
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Ratufa_indica_nigra
gptkb:Ratufa_indica_centralis
gptkb:Ratufa_indica_indica
gptkb:Ratufa_indica_maxwelli
gptkb:Ratufa_indica_subsp.
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gptkbp:tail_length
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30 cm
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends territory from intruders
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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chattering sounds
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gptkbp:weight
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1.5 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Giant_Squirrel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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