Namibian fur seal

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf seal
gptkbp:averageLifespan 15 to 20 years
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:Cape_Cross
November to January
3 to 5 years
polygynous
usually one pup per year
can exceed thousands of individuals
gptkbp:climate adapted to warm coastal climates
resilient to some climate changes
gptkbp:colors dark brown to gray
gptkbp:community_service diseases from pollution
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
monitoring and protection programs
balancing tourism and conservation
population recovery observed
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important to local communities
gptkbp:diet fish
gptkbp:environmentalImpact top predator in marine ecosystem
climate change affects habitat
gptkbp:fishSpecies overfishing affects food supply
use of echolocation
conflict with local fisheries
regulated_by_Namibian_government
gptkbp:foragingBehavior diving
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient_relatives_found_in_Africa
gptkbp:geneticDiversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:habitat coastal development
coastal_waters_of_Namibia
gptkbp:hasDeveloped mothers nurse for about 6 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Namibian fur seal
gptkbp:humanInteraction tourism and research
gptkbp:length 1.5 to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration patterns
follow fish migrations
gptkbp:mouth sharp and conical
gptkbp:population over 1 million
gptkbp:predators great white shark
gptkbp:protectedArea protected_under_Namibian_law
gptkbp:publicAccess popular among wildlife watchers
educational programs about species
gptkbp:reproduction gestation lasts about 11 months
gptkbp:researchInterest important for marine ecosystem studies
studied for behavioral ecology
gptkbp:scientificName Arctocephalus pusillus
gptkbp:skin light brown underbelly
gptkbp:socialResponsibility playful
dominance among males
gptkbp:socialStructure colonial
gptkbp:territory males establish territories during breeding season
gptkbp:threats fishing nets
gptkbp:typeOf sensitive for hunting
gptkbp:vocalization barking and growling
gptkbp:waterSource up to 20 km/h
gptkbp:weight 50 to 200 kg
about 5 to 6 kg at birth
gptkbp:wildlife exhibited in aquariums and zoos
gptkbp:wingArea long and powerful