Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:seal
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
thick blubber layer
diving ability foraging strategies large size for insulation |
| gptkbp:age |
about 4 weeks
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
males fight for dominance
females care for pups |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
gptkb:island
gptkb:South_Georgia gptkb:Macquarie_Island August to September males establish territories females return to land to give birth |
| gptkbp:climate |
adapted to cold environments
|
| gptkbp:color |
light brown
dark gray males larger than females |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
habitat protection
research funding monitoring populations |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
protected species
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in documentaries
symbol of wildlife conservation studied in marine biology |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:fish
gptkb:mythological_figure krill |
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
up to 2 hours
up to 2000 meters |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
important for species survival
|
| gptkbp:gestation_period |
11 months
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Southern Hemisphere
sub-Antarctic regions |
| gptkbp:has_friend |
around 50%
about 100 pounds pups are nursed for about 4 weeks pups grow rapidly |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
southern elephant seals
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 20 years
|
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal
to feeding grounds in Antarctic waters |
| gptkbp:molt |
gptkb:annually
|
| gptkbp:notable_features |
large proboscis in males
massive size difference between sexes |
| gptkbp:population |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:killer_whales
gptkb:sharks |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
viviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
studying marine ecosystems
understanding climate change effects |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Mirounga_leonina
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
colonial
|
| gptkbp:threats |
climate change
pollution fishing nets |
| gptkbp:vocalization |
loud roars
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 1500 pounds
up to 4000 pounds |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kerguelen_Nature_Reserve
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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