sable antelope

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hippotragus_equinus
gptkb:Hippotragus_antelopes
gptkbp:activities diurnal
gptkbp:adaptation long legs for speed
gptkbp:behavior territorial
young learn from adults
form small groups
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
participates in conservation breeding programs
weaned at 4-6 months
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
dark brown to black
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in several reserves
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in African art and folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of strength
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in the ecosystem
gptkbp:eye_color both sexes have horns
gptkbp:fighting_style use horns to fight
gptkbp:first_described_by by William John Burchell
gptkbp:foraging_behavior browse and graze
gptkbp:gender lead herds
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:gestation_period 7-8 months
gptkbp:habitat 2-3 years
savannas
open grasslands and woodlands
successful in zoos and reserves
from Angola to South Africa
gptkbp:height 90-120 cm
100-120 cm
90-100 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sable antelope
gptkbp:hunting_technique regulated in many countries.
gptkbp:interacts_with hunted for sport
gptkbp:length 10-15 kg
females care for calves
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:mating_system polygynous
gptkbp:members 2-20 individuals
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements in search of food
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators lions
gptkbp:range southern Africa
gptkbp:related_species roan antelope
gptkbp:reproduction seasonal breeders
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Hippotragus_niger
gptkbp:social_structure herds
established among males
females often stay in natal herds
males leave to form bachelor groups
gptkbp:territorial_behavior mark territory with scent
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and snorts
gptkbp:water_source daily access to water
gptkbp:weight 100-120 kg
90-100 kg
120-140 kg
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
use speed and agility
gptkbp:young calves