Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Antarctic Peninsula

The Leopard Seal is widely distributed in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters of the southern hemisphere, and its name originates from the black spots seen on the throat. It preys on penguins, but will also eat krill, fish, squid, a variety of seabirds, and juvenile seals, and will also occasionally scavenge from carcasses of whales. Breeding…

  • Produced by:
    Peter Prokosch
  • Year:
    01/12/2016

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Antarctic Peninsula

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