Common Seal

GPTKB entity

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