Top Antarctic predator can strain small prey from the water with sieve-like teeth. The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) is one of Antarctica’s top predators. It kills penguins and smaller seals by ...

In the pristine wilds of the Antarctic, the mysterious leopard seal rules the animal kingdom. This polar bear-sized top predator has razor-sharp canine teeth and the ability to greatly impact or even ...

WACO, Texas (Aug. 26, 2022) – Baylor University marine biologist Sarah Kienle, Ph.D., has always been fascinated by leopard seals. These prehistoric, reptilian-looking seals are often portrayed as ...

Leopard seals can grow up to 12 feet (about 4 meters) long and sport heads bigger than a grizzly bear. Their razor-sharp teeth are made to rip apart seals, and they've been known to snatch people and ...