The Northern Bottlenose Whale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:aired_on Low, bushy blow
gptkbp:body_shape Robust and streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Little known
gptkbp:breeding_season Summer months
gptkbp:captive_breeding Not practiced
gptkbp:climate_impact Potentially affected by climate change.
gptkbp:coloration Grey to dark brown
gptkbp:communication Uses echolocation
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
Lack of data
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
gptkbp:cultural_significance Not widely known
gptkbp:diameter Thick layer for insulation
gptkbp:diet Squid
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator of squid
gptkbp:family gptkb:zipper
gptkbp:fins Small and rounded
gptkbp:first_described_by 1817
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:gestation_period 12 months
gptkbp:habitat Deep ocean waters
gptkbp:has_research_focus Studied by marine biologists
gptkbp:has_skin Smooth and rubbery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Northern Bottlenose Whale
gptkbp:human_interaction Rarely seen by humans
gptkbp:length 2 to 3 meters at birth
7 to 9 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 40 to 50 years
gptkbp:migration Not well understood
gptkbp:mouth Conical teeth in lower jaw
gptkbp:notable_appearance Occasionally spotted near coastal areas
gptkbp:notable_move Deep diving
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
gptkbp:public_awareness Low public awareness
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Southern_Bottlenose_Whale
gptkbp:research Conducted in the North Atlantic
gptkbp:research_importance Important for marine ecosystem studies
gptkbp:research_status Limited research
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Hyperoodon_ampullatus
gptkbp:sights Good underwater vision
gptkbp:social_behavior May form temporary groups
gptkbp:social_structure Usually solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:sound Highly developed hearing
gptkbp:speed Up to 30 km/h
gptkbp:threats Ship strikes
Fishing gear entanglement
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site Data Deficient
gptkbp:vocalization Clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight up to 1,000 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Not a common target for whale watching tours
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jim_Cummings
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5