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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptation
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excellent underwater vision
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gptkbp:behavior
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often seen resting on ice
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gptkbp:body_shape
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streamlined body
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gptkbp:breathing_holes
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maintains breathing holes in ice
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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forms small breeding colonies
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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3 to 5 years
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gptkbp:color
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dark gray to light brown
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gptkbp:coloration
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pale spots on darker background
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Weddell_seal
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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monitored by various organizations
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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featured in Antarctic research
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gptkbp:diameter
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up to 10 cm
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:squid
gptkb:fish
krill
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Southern_Ocean
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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top predator in its ecosystem
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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1820
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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dives to depths of 600 meters
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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limited fossil record available
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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moderate genetic diversity
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gptkbp:gestation_period
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11 months
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gptkbp:habitat
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Antarctic waters
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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prefer areas with stable ice
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gptkbp:has_pet
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late spring to early summer
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gptkbp:has_skin
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thick and blubbery
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Leptonychotes weddellii
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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limited interaction due to remote habitat
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gptkbp:impact
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hunted for blubber and skin
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gptkbp:length
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2.5 to 3.5 meters
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gptkbp:life_cycle
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includes molting and breeding phases
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gptkbp:lifespan
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20 to 30 years
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gptkbp:migration
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generally non-migratory
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gptkbp:milk_composition
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high fat content
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gptkbp:molt
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annual molt
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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short and broad
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gptkbp:population
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:killer_whales
leopard seals
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gptkbp:reproduction
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viviparous
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gptkbp:research
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subject of marine biology studies
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gptkbp:research_importance
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studied for climate change effects
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gptkbp:scientific_classification
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gptkb:Phocidae
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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males establish territories
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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
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gptkbp:threats
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climate change
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gptkbp:vocalization
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produces a variety of sounds
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gptkbp:weaning_age
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about 6 weeks
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gptkbp:weight
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200 to 400 kilograms
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gptkbp:wildlife
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due to melting ice
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Weddell_seals
gptkb:Weddell_seal
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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