leopard seal

Leopard seals, just like Antarctica itself - are full of contrasts. They can be ferocious predators when hunting, slick and catlike when in a playful mood, or they can be lazy and sluggish - yawning wide with a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth. The main challenge is get the right state of mind! I had an encounter with one particular seal who got a little overexcited and my life truly flashed before my eyes! That’s the nature of this work - you never know what you’re going to get.

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