The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.

This year’s winning images include a curious leopard seal, a swarm of jellyfish, and a very grumpy looking Japanese warbonnet ...

Let’s dive in and settle the Sea Lion vs. Seal vs. Walrus debate once and for all! Leopard seals in the Antarctic are known to be aggressive hunters and have attacked people before. (file) Seal vs.

Leopard seals are often inquisitive when they encounter humans. However, they are not generally known to attack humans unless provoked. Bas, which has launched an investigation into the incident, has ...

Usually, leopard seals can be found hanging out underwater, where they like to sing and call to each other, or lounging directly on the ice shelfs. Except this one decided to take over a boat.

Antarctica, despite its harsh conditions, is home to unique species like leopard seals, emperor penguins, and icefish. These animals exhibit remarkable adaptations for survival, from the emperor ...

DIVER GETS UP CLOSE WITH A LEOPARD SEAL. Posted: November 17, 2024 | Last updated: March 29, 2025. This adorable inquisitive Leopard seal came up close and personal to the camera before swimming away.

The seals can live for as many as 30 years in the wild, while dealing with predators like orcas and larger leopard seals. They survive on fish, squid, and other smaller prey to survive.

An investigation is under way into the death of a British scientist who was attacked by a leopard seal in the Antarctic. Kirsty Brown, 28, from West Sussex, was snorkelling in waters close to the ...