Leopard seals are an abundant species of predator in Antarctica. These large, carnivorous sea mammals live in the water and ...

At first glance, this leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) might seem like it’s having the time of its life—mouth wide open in what looks like a hearty laugh. But don’t be fooled by its ...

A marine biologist at the British Antarctic Survey has been killed by a leopard seal as she snorkelled. The seal attacked Kirsty Brown without warning and dragged her underneath the water as she ...