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Leopard seals have long been thought of as "generalist" predators, feeding on both penguins and other seal species as well as ...
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a carnivorous hunter admired for its striking coat of white, yellow, or grey fur with ...
On one island off the Western Antarctic Peninsula, leopard seals eat as many as 70% of Antarctic fur seal pups each year, severely impacting their declining population, researchers said.
On one island off the Western Antarctic Peninsula, leopard seals eat as many as 70% of Antarctic fur seal pups each year, severely impacting their declining population, researchers said.
"Even though leopard seals as a species eat a wide variety of prey, most individuals actually focus on just a few types of food," said Dr. Emily Sperou, lead author of the study.
A new study led by researchers at Baylor University and University of Rhode Island and supported by a scientist with Georgia ...
On one island off the Western Antarctic Peninsula, leopard seals eat as many as 70% of Antarctic fur seal pups each year, severely impacting their declining population, researchers said.