Antarctic Weddell seal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:seals
gptkbp:adaptations thick blubber for insulation
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined body
gptkbp:breathing_holes maintains breathing holes in ice
gptkbp:breeding_behavior ice floes
mating occurs on ice
gptkbp:breeding_season August to September
gptkbp:coloration spotted pattern on back
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by various organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
stable population trend
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in Antarctic ecosystems
gptkbp:diameter up to 10 cm
gptkbp:diet gptkb:squid
gptkb:fish
krill
gptkbp:ecological_role predator in the food web
gptkbp:fishing_regulations diving and foraging
gptkbp:foraging_behavior up to 600 m
gptkbp:habitat Antarctic waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference ice-covered areas
gptkbp:has_pet weaned at 6 to 8 weeks
1 pup per year
about 20 kg at birth
gptkbp:held_in up to 60 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Antarctic Weddell seal
gptkbp:human_interaction limited direct interaction
gptkbp:length 2.5 to 3.5 m
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
up to 40 years in captivity
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:molt annual molting process
gptkbp:notable_features large size and robust body
gptkbp:plot_twist long front flippers
gptkbp:population around 800,000 individuals
gptkbp:predators gptkb:killer_whales
leopard seals
gptkbp:reproduction sexual maturity at 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:research satellite tracking
gptkbp:research_focus behavioral studies
gptkbp:research_importance studied for climate change impacts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Leptonychotes_weddellii
gptkbp:skin_color dark gray to brown
gptkbp:social_behavior limited social interaction
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:sound excellent hearing
gptkbp:speed up to 25 km/h
gptkbp:tail_type short tail
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
fishing activities
gptkbp:vision good underwater vision
gptkbp:vocalization varied sounds
gptkbp:weight 200 to 400 kg
gptkbp:wildlife ice melting due to global warming
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Leptonychotes_weddellii_antarcticus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8