Elephant Seals

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:adaptation Blubber for insulation
gptkbp:aroma Limited sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive during breeding season
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined body
gptkbp:breathability Can hold breath for over 100 minutes
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Males compete for females
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:Winter
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Adapted to cold waters
gptkbp:color Gray to brown
gptkbp:coloration Males larger than females
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of marine wildlife
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
Squid
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Up to 1,500 meters
Deep diving for food
gptkbp:fossil_record Dating back to the Miocene
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Mirounga
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Isla_de_Guadalupe
Oceans
California coast
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:North_Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:has_pet gptkb:spring
Females nurse pups
gptkbp:has_skin Thick and wrinkled
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Elephant Seals
gptkbp:human_interaction Vocal and physical displays
gptkbp:length up to 20 feet
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
gptkbp:migration Long-distance migration
Seasonal migration
Up to 13,000 kilometers
gptkbp:molt Occurs annually
gptkbp:notable_locations gptkb:San_Miguel_Island
gptkb:Ano_Nuevo_State_Park
gptkbp:plot_twist Powerful front flippers
gptkbp:population Approximately 200,000
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:pup_survival High mortality rate in first year
gptkbp:reproduction Polygynous mating system
gptkbp:research Satellite tracking
Studied for climate change impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mirounga_leonina
gptkb:Mirounga_angustirostris
gptkbp:size About 3 feet
gptkbp:social_behavior Form large colonies
gptkbp:social_structure Established among males
Harem system
gptkbp:sound Excellent hearing
gptkbp:species gptkb:Mirounga_leonina
gptkb:Mirounga_angustirostris
gptkbp:tail_type Short and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Males defend territories
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Human activity
gptkbp:tourism Attracts wildlife watchers
gptkbp:vision Good underwater vision
gptkbp:vocalization Loud roars
gptkbp:weaning_age About 30 days
gptkbp:weight up to 4,500 pounds
About 70 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife Marine protected areas
Not endangered
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:South_Georgia_and_South_Sandwich_Islands
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6