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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:seals
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gptkbp:adaptations
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adapted to cold water
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gptkbp:body_shape
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streamlined
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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varies by location
often on remote beaches
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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3 to 5 years
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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vulnerable to rising sea levels
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gptkbp:color_variation
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some have spots
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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protected in many regions
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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featured in local folklore
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gptkbp:diameter
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up to 5 cm
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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predator of fish species
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gptkbp:fishing_impact
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affected by overfishing
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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gptkb:diving
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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evidence dates back millions of years
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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moderate levels observed
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gptkbp:geographic_distribution
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North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans
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gptkbp:habitat
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coastal waters
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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shallow waters
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gptkbp:has_pet
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May to August
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gptkbp:has_skin
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historically hunted for fur
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Common Seal
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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can be affected by pollution
often seen near fishing boats
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gptkbp:length
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1.5 to 2 meters
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gptkbp:life_cycle
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up to 30 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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harbor seal in North America
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gptkbp:migration
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some populations migrate
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gptkbp:molt
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gptkb:annually
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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front flippers are short
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gptkbp:population_trend
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stable in many areas
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:orcas
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gptkbp:public_awareness
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increased through conservation campaigns
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:harbor_seal
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gptkbp:reproduction
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viviparous
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gptkbp:research_importance
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studied for marine ecosystem health
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Phoca_vitulina
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gptkbp:senses
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good eyesight and hearing
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gptkbp:skin_color
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gray or brown
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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often seen basking together
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:species
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coexists with other marine mammals
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gptkbp:speed
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up to 35 km/h
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gptkbp:team
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successful in some regions
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:tourism_impact
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attracts wildlife watchers.
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gptkbp:vocalization
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barks and growls
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gptkbp:weaning_age
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about 4 to 6 weeks
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gptkbp:weight
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50 to 130 kg
about 5 to 6 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Western_North_Atlantic_Harbor_Seal
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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