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Creature Feature

Creature Feature. Leopard Seal. Hydrurga leptonyx. Second largest species of seal in the Antarctic Bulls are 8–10 ft and weigh 440-1,000 lbs Cows are 7-11 ft in length and weigh 500-1,300 lbs Is a true seal and swims with its hind limbs

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Creature Feature

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  1. Creature Feature

  2. Leopard Seal Hydrurga leptonyx

  3. Second largest species of seal in the Antarctic • Bulls are 8–10 ft and weigh 440-1,000 lbs • Cows are 7-11 ft in length and weigh 500-1,300 lbs • Is a true seal and swims with its hind limbs • Has powerful and highly developed forelimbs similar to sea lions • Apex predator • Thick layer of blubber

  4. Feeding • Antarctic's equivalent of the polar bear and is the top predator on the continent • Smaller seals eat krill and small squid; larger seals eat king and emperor penguins • Patrols water near ice • Kills the swimming bird by grabbing the feet • Then shakes the penguin vigorously • Beating its body against the surface of the water repeatedly until the penguin is dead

  5. Conservation • Listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN • Has not been commercially hunted • May be very aggressive towards humans • However attacks are very rare

  6. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6wYy-YBkE0

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