Shocking truth about the world's most brutal seal species

The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) is one of the most formidable predators of the Antarctic, known for its powerful jaws, ferocious personality and extremely skilled swimming ability.

1. Leopard seals are the apex predators of Antarctica. Leopard seals

Not only hunt fish and squid, but can also kill penguins and other seals. Photo: Pinterest.

2. The name "leopard seal" comes from their leopard-like spotted skin.

They have long, muscular bodies and distinctive black and white fur. Photo: Pinterest.

3. The leopard seal's jaws are extremely strong and can crush bones.

Teeth of

seal newspaper

sharp, suitable for tearing flesh and holding prey. Photo: Pinterest.

4. They can be up to 3.5 meters long and weigh over 600 kg.

This enormous size helps them dominate in icy environments. Photo: Pinterest.

5. Leopard seals are solitary animals.

They usually hunt alone and only gather together when breeding. Photo: Pinterest.

6. They are capable of diving deeper than 200 meters to hunt prey.

The ability to dive deep helps leopard seals reach prey under thick ice. Photo: Pinterest.

7. Leopard seals have attacked humans.

There is at least one recorded case of a leopard seal killing a human – a British biologist in 2003. Photo: Pinterest.

8. They play an important role in the ecosystem.

Leopard seals help control the number of penguins and fish, maintaining biological balance in the areas where they live. Photo: Pinterest.

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