Weddell seal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:seals
gptkbp:breeding_season August to September
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by various organizations
protected in Antarctic regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in documentaries
studied in marine biology
symbol of Antarctic wildlife
gptkbp:diameter up to 10 centimeters
gptkbp:diet gptkb:squid
gptkb:fish
krill
gptkbp:gestation_period 11 months
gptkbp:habitat Antarctic waters
gptkbp:has_natural_feature thick layer of blubber
small eyes
ability to maintain breathing holes in ice
large fore flippers
long whiskers
gptkbp:has_pet November to December
gptkbp:held_in up to 20 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Weddell seal
gptkbp:human_interaction minimal
gptkbp:length 2.5 to 3.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:notable_move sliding on ice
foraging techniques
breaching
vocal displays during mating
social interactions during pupping
gptkbp:population around 800,000 individuals
gptkbp:predators gptkb:killer_whales
leopard seals
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_importance marine ecosystem studies
climate change indicators
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Leptonychotes_weddellii
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 80 minutes
up to 600 meters
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
fishing activities
gptkbp:vocalization varied sounds
gptkbp:weight 400 to 600 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4