The Box Turtle

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:activity_pattern Diurnal
gptkbp:adaptations Retreating into shell
gptkbp:behavior Basking in the sun
gptkbp:body_shape Protection
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to early summer
gptkbp:captive_breeding gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:climate Warm climates
gptkbp:climate_impact Habitat shifts
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 8 eggs
gptkbp:color Brown or olive
Yellow stripes
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:Yes
Camouflage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:snake
gptkbp:composed_by Varies by species
Keratin
High domed shell
gptkbp:conservation_status Varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of longevity
gptkbp:diet Omnivorous
gptkbp:educational_use Environmental education
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Varies by population
gptkbp:growth_rate Slow
gptkbp:habitat Terrestrial environments
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:Smooth
gptkbp:hatching_time gptkb:Low
1 inch
gptkbp:hibernation gptkb:Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Box Turtle
gptkbp:human_interaction Habitat encroachment
gptkbp:incubation_period 60 to 90 days
gptkbp:legal_issue Varies by region
gptkbp:lifespan gptkb:50_years
Up to 100 years
gptkbp:mating_system Courtship displays
gptkbp:nesting Digging in soil
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Raccoons
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:reproduction Egg laying
gptkbp:research_interest Conservation biology
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:savanna
gptkbp:senses Good eyesight
Good smell
Hearing ability
gptkbp:size 4 to 10 inches
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Gopher_Tortoise
gptkb:Three-toed_Box_Turtle
gptkb:Eastern_Box_Turtle
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Minimal
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Pet trade
Road mortality
gptkbp:wildlife Common in zoos
Important for migration
Some populations
gptkbp:young_turtles Hatchlings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ren_and_Stimpy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5