Ursus spelaeus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ursus
gptkbp:archaeological_findings often found in limestone caves
gptkbp:art_style depicted in prehistoric cave art
gptkbp:behavior likely solitary
gptkbp:body_style thick and shaggy
strong and adapted for walking
gptkbp:caused_by climate change and human activity
gptkbp:climate adapted to cold environments
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:cave_bear
gptkbp:conservation_efforts important for understanding extinction events
gptkbp:conservation_status not applicable
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced myths and legends
gptkbp:cultural_significance associated with prehistoric humans
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:discovered_by fossils discovered in 19th century
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by changing climates during Pleistocene.
gptkbp:family gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:first_appearance approximately 1.2 million years ago
gptkbp:fledging_period during the last Ice Age
gptkbp:foot distinctive skull shape
robust and heavy
gptkbp:fossil_record important for understanding Pleistocene fauna
found in many European countries
important for studying past ecosystems
numerous in Europe
provides insight into Pleistocene megafauna
studied extensively by scientists
up to 40,000 years old
gptkbp:genetic_diversity show relation to modern bears
gptkbp:geographical_feature Pleistocene
gptkbp:habitat caves
rocky and mountainous areas
gptkbp:has_feature reveal adaptations to environment
gptkbp:headcount large and robust
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ursus spelaeus
gptkbp:hunting_technique found in archaeological sites
gptkbp:known_for large size
gptkbp:last_appearance approximately 24,000 years ago
gptkbp:mouth adapted for grinding vegetation
gptkbp:order gptkb:product
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:reproduction similar to modern bears
gptkbp:research ongoing in paleontology and genetics
restricted to Europe during its existence
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ursus_spelaeus
gptkbp:size up to 3.5 meters long
larger than modern bears
gptkbp:weight up to 1,000 kg
gptkbp:wildlife extinct