Mirounga

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:aroma limited sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior social animals
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined body
gptkbp:breeding_behavior large breeding colonies
gptkbp:breeding_range females mature at 3-4 years
males mature at 5-6 years
gptkbp:breeding_season winter months
gptkbp:captive_breeding not commonly bred in captivity
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by ocean temperature changes
gptkbp:coloration lighter with age
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:elephant_seal
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected under various laws
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance studied in marine conservation
gptkbp:diameter up to 10 inches
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:ecological_role important predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Georges Cuvier in 1824
gptkbp:foraging_behavior up to 1,500 meters
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity studied for conservation genetics
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
gptkbp:hair_color dark brown at birth
gptkbp:has_pet spring months
about 70 pounds at birth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mirounga
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to vulnerable to entanglement
gptkbp:length up to 20 feet
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:molt annual molting
gptkbp:native_to coastal regions of the Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:notable_feature large size
gptkbp:plot_twist front flippers adapted for swimming
gptkbp:predators gptkb:killer_whales
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness through documentaries
gptkbp:related_species other phocids
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research ongoing studies on population dynamics
gptkbp:research_importance marine biology studies
gptkbp:scientific_name Mirounga angustirostris and Mirounga leonina
gptkbp:skin_color gray to brown
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in groups
gptkbp:social_structure harem breeding system
gptkbp:sound excellent hearing
gptkbp:speed up to 25 mph
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Mirounga_leonina
gptkb:Mirounga_angustirostris
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males establish territories
gptkbp:threats climate change
human activities
gptkbp:tourism_impact attraction for wildlife tourism
gptkbp:vision good underwater vision
gptkbp:vocalization loud calls
gptkbp:weaning_age about 4 weeks
gptkbp:weight up to 4,500 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife due to human encroachment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northern_Elephant_Seal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6