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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:abilities
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highly intelligent
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gptkbp:activity_pattern
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diurnal
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gptkbp:aroma
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uses scent marking
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gptkbp:behavior
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arboreal
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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seasonal breeders
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gptkbp:captive_breeding
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part of breeding programs.
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gptkbp:climate
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tropical climate
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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vulnerable to climate change
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gptkbp:coloration
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black and white
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gptkbp:common_name
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black-and-white ruffed lemur
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gptkbp:communication
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uses body language
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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protected areas
supported by various NGOs
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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Endangered
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in documentaries
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of Madagascar's biodiversity
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gptkbp:diet
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frugivore
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gptkbp:endemic_to
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gptkb:Madagascar
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Lemuridae
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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forages in trees
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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limited fossil record
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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low genetic diversity
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Varecia
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gptkbp:gestation_period
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about 100 days
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gptkbp:group_size
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up to 15 individuals
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gptkbp:habitat
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tropical rainforests
lowland rainforests
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Varecia variegata
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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interacts with local communities
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gptkbp:length
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about 50 to 60 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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15 to 20 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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various Malagasy names
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gptkbp:mating_system
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polygamous
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Madagascar
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Primates
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gptkbp:parent
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both parents care for young
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Varecia_rubra
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gptkbp:reproduction
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viviparous
usually one
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gptkbp:research_importance
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studied for conservation biology
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gptkbp:sleeping_habits
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sleeps in trees
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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communicate with vocalizations
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gptkbp:social_structure
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social groups
females are dominant
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gptkbp:sound
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loud calls
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none recognized
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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with fruit trees
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gptkbp:tail_length
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about 60 to 70 cm
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gptkbp:territory
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defend territory
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:weight
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3.5 to 4.5 kg
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gptkbp:wildlife
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kept in zoos worldwide
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Varecia
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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