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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:seals
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gptkbp:behavior
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basking on rocks
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gptkbp:body_shape
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streamlined
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gptkbp:breathability
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air
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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mothers care for pups
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_adaptation
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adapted to cold waters
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gptkbp:color
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gray or brown
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gptkbp:coloration
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darker with 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 folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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predator in marine ecosystems
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gptkbp:fishing_impact
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bycatch in fishing gear
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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regulated in many areas
use of echolocation
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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diving for food
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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known from Pleistocene
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gptkbp:geographic_distribution
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North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans
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gptkbp:gestation_period
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11 months
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gptkbp:group_size
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up to 50 individuals
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gptkbp:habitat
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coastal waters
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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sandy or rocky shores
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gptkbp:hair_color
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light gray at birth
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gptkbp:has_pet
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June to August
about 10 to 15 kg
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gptkbp:has_skin
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thick and insulated
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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 seen in coastal areas
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gptkbp:impact
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affected by climate change.
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gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to
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sensitive to pollution
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gptkbp:length
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4 to 6 feet
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gptkbp:lifespan
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25 years
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gptkbp:migration
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seasonal movements
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gptkbp:molt
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annual molting
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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front flippers for steering
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:orcas
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:harbor_seal
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gptkbp:reproduction
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live births
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for climate change effects
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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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depends on region
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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limited social interaction
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gptkbp:social_learning
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young learn from adults
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:speed
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up to 25 km/h
excellent swimmers
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none recognized
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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not highly territorial
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gptkbp:territory
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used during mating season
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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barks and growls
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gptkbp:weight
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50 to 300 pounds
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gptkbp:wildlife
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gptkb:urban_development
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Wadden_Sea
gptkb:Saaremaa_Island
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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