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- Habitat: Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters near ice packsAnimal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal
- Diet: CarnivorousNational Geographic: Leopard Seal
- Size: 10 to 11.5 feetNational Geographic: Leopard Seal
- Weight: Up to 840 poundsNational Geographic: Leopard Seal
- Life span: 12 to 15 years in wildNational Geographic: Leopard Seal
- Gestation period: 11 months (average)Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal
- Number of offspring per litter: 1 (average)Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal
- Age at sexual maturity: 3 years (females), 4 years (males)Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal
- Conservation status: CommonAnimal Planet: Mammal Guide - Leopard Seal
- Predators: Killer whalesBBC: Wildfacts - Leopard Seal
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The leopard seal, sometimes called a sea leopard, is a marine mammal named for its spotted coat.National Geographic: Leopard Seal Usually found in Antarctica, the leopard seal can also be found along the coasts of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South America.Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal The population of the leopard seal is estimated to be between 220,000 and 440,000 worldwide.Seal Conservation Society: Leopard Seal
Physical Characteristics
The leopard seal has a long, massive body, a large head and broad, wide flippers. Its forelimbs are strong and used simultaneously for swimming.Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal As a true seal, the leopard seal has no visible earflaps.SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Leopard Seal The sea leopard possesses a large mouth with long canine teeth.BBC: Wildfacts - Leopard Seal Its coloring is dark on the top with a more pale, silvery color on its sides and belly.Animal Diversity Web: Leopard SealBehavior
The leopard seal is known as a voracious hunter. It is the only seal that preys on warm blooded animals. It eats penguins. smaller seals, fish and squid.National Geographic: Leopard SealGenerally solitary, the leopard seal only gathers in groups for mating purposes.Seal Conservation Society: Leopard Seal
It uses various body movements and postures to communicate.Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal
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Leopard Seal Questions
Why do Canadian politicians insist on hunting seals? Is it because they consider Seal oil to be an aphrodisiac 1 AnswerIt comes down to numbers. People have been working in this industry for centuries, its a way of life to many, it be nice, but its hard for the government aboli... read more
What is the difference between Apple OS X Leopard and Apple OS X Snow Leopard? 4 AnswersSnow Leopard's main features: -Smaller than Leopard. This is done by reducing the size of the programs that ship with the OS (Mail, iCal, etc). -Supports... read more
Navy Seal experience. What can I expect when I become one. 2 AnswersA good place to ask, would be at this address thru snail mail: Commanding Officer Naval Special Warfare Center Coronado San Diego, Calif. 92155-5036 ATTN: S... read more
How much does it cost to be a member of the Better Business Bureau and how much is it to use a BBB seal? 3 AnswersThanks for asking this question, Easyeboy. This is something that i've been meaning to look into. 1) Cost Cost to activate and maintain your membership varies... read more
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Leopard Seal Fun Stuff
- Whale Times: Fishin' For Facts: Leopard Seal
- National Geographic: Leopard Seal Desktop Wallpaper
- National Geographic Coloring Book: Leopard Seals
- edupics.com: Leopard Seals Coloring Page
- National Geographic Expeditions: Lesson Plans - Leopard Seals and Penguins: A Delicate Balance
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Leopard seal tries to takes care of diver/photographer for 4 days by feeding him penguins! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxa6P73Awcg
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National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen narrates his scary videotaped encounter with a leopard seal in the A... http://bit.ly/7iLZwY
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Encounter with a leopard seal - awesome photos - http://bit.ly/4b7seA
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Leopard seal teaches photographer how to catch penguins http://viigo.im/1AJo
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@gphorvitz u need 2 get 1 of new interactive stuffed animals I saw recently.They have a seal, lion,leopard,white tiger.
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