Galapagos Sea Lion

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkb:Lion
gptkbp:adaptation excellent swimmers
gptkbp:adaptations Excellent swimmers
gptkbp:aroma gptkb:Yes
used for communication
gptkbp:behavior Playful
playful
important for understanding social structures
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_behavior males establish harems
gptkbp:breeding_range 3-5 years
up to 100 individuals
10-50 females
gptkbp:breeding_season May to August
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to warm climates
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change
Vulnerable to climate change effects.
gptkbp:color light brown to dark brown
Light brown to dark brown
gptkbp:coloration lighter with age
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected areas
monitored by organizations
aim to protect habitats.
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
protected under local laws
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Galapagos
Symbol of Galapagos Islands
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:ecological_role predator in marine ecosystem
part of the marine food web
gptkbp:endemic_to gptkb:Galapagos_Archipelago
gptkbp:fishing_impact Bycatch
bycatch issues
gptkbp:fishing_regulations impact on population health
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:diving
gptkbp:fossil_record evidence of historical presence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for population health
gptkbp:gestation_period 11 months
gptkbp:grooming_needs Mutual grooming
gptkbp:group_size Up to 100 individuals
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Galapagos_Islands
Coastal
beaches and rocky shores
gptkbp:habitat_range endemic to Galapagos Islands
Coastal beaches and rocky shores
gptkbp:hair_color dark brown at birth
gptkbp:has_pet June to August
mothers nurse pups
gptkbp:has_skin Fur
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galapagos Sea Lion
gptkbp:human_interaction gptkb:tourist_attraction
can be habituated to people
Playful and vocal
gptkbp:hunting_technique group hunting
gptkbp:length 5-8 feet
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
16-20 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 pup
gptkbp:mating_system polygynous
Polygynous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
Non-migratory
gptkbp:notable_feature external ear flaps
gptkbp:plot_twist Long and powerful
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Sharks
gptkb:sharks
gptkb:Orcas
gptkbp:public_awareness important for conservation efforts
gptkbp:pup_mortality_rate high in the first year
gptkbp:pup_nursing_duration Up to 1 year
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:California_Sea_Lion
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
pups are born on land
gptkbp:research Studied for behavior and ecology
focus on population dynamics
gptkbp:research_importance studied for conservation efforts
Ecological indicators
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Zalophus_californianus_wollebaeki
gptkb:Zalophus_wollebaeki
gptkbp:skin_color light to dark brown
gptkbp:social_behavior Gregarious
form groups
gptkbp:social_structure Colonial
colonial
dominant males
Dominance hierarchy
gptkbp:speed up to 25 mph
Up to 25 mph
gptkbp:style_of_play Surfing waves
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Aggressive during breeding season
males defend territories
gptkbp:threats Human activity
Overfishing
human activity
gptkbp:tourism_impact Attraction for wildlife tourism
positive and negative effects
gptkbp:vocalization Barks and growls
barks and growls
used in social interactions
gptkbp:weaning_age 6 months
gptkbp:weight 50-300 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and habitat loss
protected areas in Galapagos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4