Leopard seal is one of the world’s largest predatory mammals and its name comes from the many black spots it has on its coat, which camouflages it in an extremely harsh environment. It is also one of the most fearsome hunters in the seas around Antarctica and is considered an apex predator.
Distinctive features include a large head and muzzle, long fore flippers, and a thin body with an irregular spotting pattern. They are mainly distinguishable from their close relatives, Ross, crabeater and Weddell seals, in the distance but at a close quarters may be confused with them.
They are opportunistic feeders, consuming anything that floats in the water, including krill, squid, fish, penguins and other seals. They are also scavengers, often consuming carcasses of whales.
In the wild they live in small packs, mainly on the edges of the Antarctic pack ice. During the breeding season they are highly vocal, with trills and hoots used to communicate with other members of their pack.
Female leopard seals give birth to one pup per year. They nurse their young in snow holes that they dig on the edge of the ice.
Their diet is primarily krill, but they will consume fish, squid and other sea birds. They are able to hunt at speeds of 25 mph (40 kph) with their front flippers. They can dive to depths of 80 metres. They are largely solitary animals, but they can sometimes be seen with other seals during the breeding season.
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