leopard seal

noun

: a spotted slate gray seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) especially of antarctic and subantarctic waters that feeds chiefly on krill, other seals, penguins, and fish

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Other days involved watching for whales, exploring with naturalist guides, searching for the elusive leopard seal, and hiking to see different penguin species. —

Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 Though leopard seals are widespread and abundant, overfishing, retreating sea ice and warming waters mean that krill and penguins, their main food sources, are both in decline. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Under the Waterline by Matthew Smith This intimate image represents the first time that photographer Matthew Smith has ever encountered a leopard seal. —

Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024 Matthew Smith carefully photographed a curious leopard seal beneath the Antarctic ice in Paradise Harbour, Antarctica. —

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