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Antarctica , South Orkneys & South Shetlands

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Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) & Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
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Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) & Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua)

Jougla Point, Wiencke Island, Antarctica

Leopard seals are formidable inhabitants of Antarctic waters. They predate in particular on penguins and subject them to a slow, unpleasant demise which can last up to half an hour or more. They eventually manage to remove the entire skin before devouring what remains. Not enjoyable to watch, but shows survival in this harsh, unforgiving environment.

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  • Blue Iceberg
  • Brown Skuas (Stercoraius antarcticus lonnbergi)
  • Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella)
  • Deception Island Caldera
  • Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) & Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
  • Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) & Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
  • Antarctic  Blue-eyed Shags (Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis)
  • Antarctic  Blue-eyed Shags (Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis)
  • Brown Skua (Stercoraius antarcticus lonnberg)
  • Gentoo Penguins (Pygoscelis papua) &  Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)
  • Gentoo Penguins (Pygoscelis papua) &  Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)
  • Juvenile Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
  • Preening Juvenile Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
  • Kayakers en route to Port Lockroy
  • Peltier Channel en route to Port Lockroy
  • Neko Harbour
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  • Juvenile Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) with Gentoo Penguin Skull
  • Gentoo Penguins (Pygoscelis papua)
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