Spotted - Cierva Cove

A leopard seal investates our zodiac as we cruise past the iceberg he sits on. Leopard seals are fearsome predators, but seemed curious and friendly in our interactions. After initially rising up and peering at us, he yawned and resumed resting.

comments (10)

Msalicat

Giant Tortoise

Wow what an awesome capture. Posted 11 years ago

EricWildlifePhoto

Katipo Spider

Thanks! One of my favorites! Posted 11 years ago

Stratus

Eagle Owl

What a fantastic shot!
Posted 11 years ago

EricWildlifePhoto

Katipo Spider

Thanks Stratus! Posted 11 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Selected as winner of the April 2014 contest!

http://www.jungledragon.com/forum/5/contests/270/jungledragon_wildlife_photo_contest_april_2014_content_closed.html

Congrats, Eric! Posted 11 years ago

WildFlower

Lion

Congratulations! Posted 11 years ago

EricWildlifePhoto

Katipo Spider

Thanks Ferdy & WildFlower! Posted 11 years ago

Jef braund

Lion

Congratulations eric a well deserved win is truly a stunning piece of work and a real pleasure to share this wonderful wildlife experience through your photographic adventures!.....cheers and have an excellent day! Posted 11 years ago

EricWildlifePhoto

Katipo Spider

Thanks @wildlifeonwalkabout! Posted 11 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Extraordinary shot. Posted 9 years ago

The Leopard seal

The leopard seal , also referred to as the sea leopard, is the second biggest species of seal in the Antarctic . It is most common in the Southern Hemisphere along the coast of Antarctica and on most sub-Antarctic islands, but can also be found on the coasts of southern Australia, Tasmania, South Africa, New Zealand, Lord Howe Island, Tierra del Fuego, the Cook Islands, and the Atlantic coast of South America. It can live 26 years, possibly more.

Leopard seals are predators, feeding mainly.. more

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Similar species: Carnivorans

Species identified by EricWildlifePhoto