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Leopard seals are large predators presenting a potential risk to humans. However, attacks on humans are rare. Most human perceptions of leopard seals are shaped by historic encounters between humans and leopard seals that occurred during the early days of Antarctic exploration. [42]
Following her death, an investigation based on 30 years of recorded interactions found that the seals are generally more likely to attack humans at the ice edge. Humans are not typical prey for leopard seals, but our shape is probably fairly similar to that of a penguin as we waddle along on the ice.
28 Φεβ 2024 · Leopard seals are apex predators in the Antarctic region but they generally do not pose a significant threat to humans. Learn more about their behavior and the potential risks regarding human interaction.
What are leopard seals. How big are they. What do they eat. Where do they live. Learn about their predators and their attack on humans with pictures.
23 Μαρ 2006 · Although leopard seals approached close to observers and displayed behaviour that appeared aggressive, there were no records of interactions where ‘curious’ leopard seals showed subsequent hunting, or attack behaviour.
Leopard seals use their powerful jaws and long teeth to kill smaller seals, fish, and squid. These effective predators live in frigid Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, where they also eat...
1 Ιαν 2006 · Interactions between humans and leopard seals. In July 2003 Kirsty Brown, a marine biologist at Rothera Research Station (West Antarctic Peninsula), was attacked and drowned by a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx).
