Weddell Seals

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:seals
gptkbp:adaptations large eyes for low light visibility
thick blubber for insulation
powerful forelimbs for swimming
gptkbp:breath_holding_ability up to 80 minutes
gptkbp:breathing_holes maintain breathing holes in ice
gptkbp:breeding_behavior mothers nurse pups
gptkbp:breeding_season August to September
gptkbp:characteristic largest of the Antarctic seals.
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to ice changes
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by various organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance studied in marine biology
gptkbp:diameter up to 10 centimeters
gptkbp:diet gptkb:squid
gptkb:fish
krill
gptkbp:famous_for deep diving capabilities
gptkbp:foraging_behavior benthic foraging
gptkbp:gestation_period 11 months
gptkbp:habitat Antarctic waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference ice-covered areas
gptkbp:has_pet November to December
about 30 kilograms
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and thick
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Weddell Seals
gptkbp:human_interaction minimal due to remote habitat
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
gptkbp:migration generally resident in breeding areas
gptkbp:molt gptkb:annually
gptkbp:notable_feature large, rounded head
gptkbp:plot_twist long and narrow
gptkbp:population around 800,000 individuals
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
Leopard Seals
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research satellite tracking
studied for physiological adaptations
gptkbp:research_importance climate change indicators
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Leptonychotes_weddellii
gptkbp:size 2.5 to 3.5 meters long
gptkbp:social_behavior limited social interaction outside breeding season
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 80 minutes
up to 600 meters
up to 25 km/h
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
fishing activities
gptkbp:type_of high fat content
gptkbp:vocalization various sounds including calls and whistles
gptkbp:weaning_age about 6 weeks
gptkbp:weight 200 to 400 kilograms
gptkbp:wildlife due to global warming
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:South_Georgia_and_South_Sandwich_Islands
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6