Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Southern_Ocean
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| gptkbp:body_style |
hydrodynamic
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| gptkbp:born |
one calf at a time
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
krill
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| gptkbp:communication |
low-frequency sounds
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| gptkbp:depth |
over 1,500 feet
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| gptkbp:diet |
4 tons of krill per day
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| gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:fins |
small and located far back
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| gptkbp:gestation_period |
about 11 to 12 months
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| gptkbp:growth_rate |
100 feet
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blue whales
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| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
the whaling era
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| gptkbp:is_found_in |
all oceans
deep ocean waters |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
large size
a complex social structure filter feeders a slow metabolism a distinctive call a slow reproductive rate a unique feeding strategy the water surface a thick layer of blubber a relatively small brain size compared to body size a blue-gray coloration a high fat content in their milk a large fluke a large mouth with baleen plates a long history of interaction with humans a long, slender rostrum a low reproductive output a significant impact on marine food webs a unique ecological role. a unique vocalization pattern |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
whale watching tours
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
the 'gentle giants' of the sea
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| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
solitary or small groups
polar and temperate waters |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Balaenoptera genus
Cetacea order |
| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
various international laws
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
marine biologists
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 110 years
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| gptkbp:migration |
long distances
warmer waters for breeding |
| gptkbp:motif |
light and dark mottling
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:Piano_Sonata
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| gptkbp:reach |
30 feet high
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| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
endangered
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| gptkbp:species |
marine ecosystems
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| gptkbp:speed |
up to 20 mph
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| gptkbp:type_of |
Baleen whale
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| gptkbp:weight |
200 tons
about 400 pounds 2.5 tons at birth |
| gptkbp:works_for |
80 to 90 years
|