Antarctica #6 - Seals In Antarctica

[bobhoge]

The Leopard Seal is about 10 feet long and has a mouth larger than a polar bear! They feed on the penguins. Resting on an ice floe:

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Hunting lunge at a penguin (just missed):

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Another one resting on the ice:

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We also saw Weddell Seals:

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And Crabeater Seals:
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Trip information is posted in Places to Shoot at https://www.nikoncafe.com//forums/viewtopic.php?t=3916

Bob & Nan

 

[Gale]

I just can't believe all you have seen. That is so wonderful.

Great looking seals Bob.

Again thank you for sharing.

Gotta go hunt for some more pics.

This is like a treasure hunt. :>)))))

 

[greyflash]

I had no idea that they ate penguins. Interesting.