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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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active during the day
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gptkbp:aroma
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keen sense of smell
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gptkbp:behavior
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diurnal
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gptkbp:body_shape
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elongated body
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Reptilia
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gptkbp:climbing_ability
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excellent climber
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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up to 15 eggs
females guard nests
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gptkbp:color
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dark brown with lighter bands
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gptkbp:coloration
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camouflaged for habitat
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gptkbp:common_name
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Spiny-tailed monitor
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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monitored by wildlife organizations
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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basks in the sun
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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not widely known in culture
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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tail whipping
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:carnivore
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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predator in its ecosystem
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gptkbp:educational_value
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used in educational programs.
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Varanidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by John Edward Gray in 1845
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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active forager
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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limited fossil evidence
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gptkbp:genetic_studies
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undergoes genetic analysis
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Varanus
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gptkbp:habitat
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woodlands
arid and semi-arid regions
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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prefers rocky areas
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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Northern Territory and Queensland
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gptkbp:has_features
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distinctive spiny tail
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gptkbp:has_pet
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occasionally kept as pets
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gptkbp:has_skin
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scaly
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gptkbp:hatching_time
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about 20 cm
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Varanus acanthurus
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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limited interaction with humans
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 6 months
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:length
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up to 1 meter
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 15 years in captivity
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gptkbp:local_names
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Acanthurus monitor
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Australia
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gptkbp:notable_species
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gptkb:Varanus
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Squamata
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Chordata
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:prey
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insects
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Varanus_gouldii
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for behavior and ecology
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Varanus_acanthurus
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gptkbp:skin_color
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dark with lighter spots
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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territorial during breeding season
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary
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gptkbp:sound
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good hearing ability
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gptkbp:tail_type
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long and muscular
used for balance and defense
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent eyesight
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gptkbp:wildlife
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gptkb:invasive_species
found in various zoos
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Varanus
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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