Statements (57)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:seals
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gptkbp:adaptations |
thick blubber for insulation
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gptkbp:body_shape |
streamlined body
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gptkbp:breathing_holes |
maintains breathing holes in ice
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
ice floes
mating occurs on ice |
gptkbp:breeding_season |
August to September
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gptkbp:coloration |
spotted pattern on back
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitored by various organizations
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
stable population trend |
gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important in Antarctic ecosystems
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gptkbp:diameter |
up to 10 cm
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gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:squid
gptkb:fish krill |
gptkbp:ecological_role |
predator in the food web
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
diving and foraging
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
up to 600 m
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gptkbp:habitat |
Antarctic waters
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gptkbp:habitat_preference |
ice-covered areas
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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
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Antarctic Weddell seal
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gptkbp:human_interaction |
limited direct interaction
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gptkbp:length |
2.5 to 3.5 m
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gptkbp:lifespan |
20 to 30 years
up to 40 years in captivity |
gptkbp:migration |
seasonal movements
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gptkbp:molt |
annual molting process
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gptkbp:notable_features |
large size and robust body
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gptkbp:plot_twist |
long front flippers
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gptkbp:population |
around 800,000 individuals
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gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:killer_whales
leopard seals |
gptkbp:reproduction |
sexual maturity at 3 to 5 years
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gptkbp:research |
satellite tracking
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gptkbp:research_focus |
behavioral studies
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gptkbp:research_importance |
studied for climate change impacts
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gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Leptonychotes_weddellii
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gptkbp:skin_color |
dark gray to brown
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gptkbp:social_behavior |
limited social interaction
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gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary or small groups
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gptkbp:sound |
excellent hearing
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gptkbp:speed |
up to 25 km/h
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gptkbp:tail_type |
short tail
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gptkbp:threats |
climate change
pollution fishing activities |
gptkbp:vision |
good underwater vision
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gptkbp:vocalization |
varied sounds
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gptkbp:weight |
200 to 400 kg
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gptkbp:wildlife |
ice melting due to global warming
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Leptonychotes_weddellii_antarcticus
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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