Leopard Seal

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

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 Seal

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 Seal

Generally 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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