The Goanna

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:adaptation Camouflage
gptkbp:average_temperature Ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior Territorial
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to summer
gptkbp:characteristics Long tongue
gptkbp:climate Adapted to various climates
gptkbp:climb_rate Good climbers
gptkbp:clutch_size Up to 20 eggs
gptkbp:color Varies by species
Can be patterned or solid
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Goanna
gptkbp:communication Body language and hissing
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation Symbol of strength in some cultures
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
Scavengers when necessary
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in some ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Active foragers
gptkbp:fossil_record Extensive
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High among species
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat Woodlands
Practiced in zoos
Forests, savannas, and deserts
Prefers areas with cover
gptkbp:has_skin Scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Goanna
gptkbp:hunting_technique Diurnal
Ambush predator
gptkbp:interacts_with Limited social interactions
Can be aggressive if threatened
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
gptkbp:mating_system Courtship displays
gptkbp:mimicry Some species exhibit mimicry
gptkbp:movement Quadrupedal
gptkbp:mythology Featured in Aboriginal stories
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:nesting Digging burrows
gptkbp:notable_species Perentie (Varanus giganteus)
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Varanus_spp.
gptkbp:senses Good vision
gptkbp:size Up to 2 meters
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies Multiple recognized subspecies
gptkbp:tail_type Long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Marking territory with scent
gptkbp:territory Varies by species
gptkbp:venomous Mildly venomous
gptkbp:wildlife Threat due to urbanization
Eggs and young are vulnerable
gptkbp:young Hatchlings are independent