#leopardseals

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A #LeopardSeal sunbathing on a piece of floating sea ice. Adult Leopard Seals are 3 meters long and weigh 350kgs. We have #Snowleopards here in the #Himalaya but in #Antarctica there're #LeopardSeals. Good morning world. (at Antarctica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1hgrCgzG6/?igshid=lglaw48rxnhd

CRABEATER SEAL SCARS Many Crabeater Seals have scars on the body that is thought to be Leopard Seal attacks. Leopard Seals can attack and predate other seals, but I question the assumption that this is the reason for the scars on Crabeaters. First of all, Weddell Seals are more docile. Orca in the Gerlache Strait that feed on seals prefer Weddell Seals and tend to avoid Crabeater Seals that are more aggressive when attacked. So there should be more Weddell Seals out there with scars from Leopard Seal attacks. Secondly, scars (often quite fresh) are much more obvious on larger and older Crabeaters. I would assume Leopard Seals would go for smaller and younger seals. Crabeater Seals often haul out on ice in relaxed groups, but males can also be very aggressive around other males at the height of the season. Could this be the reason for the scars? Or could the bites on the females be by the males when they try to mate (or visa versa)? Or could it just be that larger Crabeater Seals have a better chance of getting away from Leopard Seal attacks, with the scars to show ? Checking the sex of animals with scars might shed more light on the answer! Any thoughts appreciated! #kevthenatureguide #crabeaterseals #Leopardseals #PTGA #g_expedition #Gadventures #polarguidesgroup (at Petermann Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_KnAsMDzPR/?igshid=384td5226h9f

❰ 𝗟𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦 ❱ Leopard seals are rather fierce and even eat other types of seals! They're also picky eaters that would even leave behind the feet & head of the penguins they eat! #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @paulnicklen ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟 ❱ I never tire of telling the story of my encounters with these incredible animals, and this one, especially, will stay with me forever. Leopard seals have often been portrayed as fierce or vicious. In my personal experience, however, they are incredibly smart, curious and communicative. For four days straight, this female leopard seal tried to feed me penguins. Once she realized that I would not even accept dead penguins, she became frustrated and started putting the penguins on top of my head. I honestly believe that she hoped that my head would open up, and I would consume her generous gifts. Through the tears of laughter and excitement, I just kept shooting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣 ❱ Leopard Seals got their name from their black Leopard-like spots, they are the third largest seals in the world. They may seem like they have smiley happy faces as their mouths are curled up on the ends but they should not be trusted! They are potentially aggressive animals that will always look out for their next feast. They'll even vocalise with a warning growl if you're getting too close. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #artic #antartica #leopardseals #natgeo #travel » (at Antartica) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jWZkfBY9O/?igshid=sch5ju4bzpid

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