Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. From polar pack ice to Arctic archipelagos, these winning ...

Leopard seals rank among the largest seal species on Earth, with adult females reaching nearly 12 feet in length and weighing more than 1.3K pounds. They possess long canine teeth, powerful jaws that ...

Visitors enjoying Abel Tasman National Park over the summer break are urged to give an impressive marine predator in the area plenty of space. A leopard seal has been regularly seen in the Abel Tasman ...

I sometimes imagine what that final journey at the end of my life will look like. I picture myself on my deathbed, surrounded by loved ones, thinking of the many adventures I’ve had as a photographer ...

URI’s Sarah Kienle with a leopard seal resting on ice in Patagonia, Chile. Kienle has received an NSF CAREER Award for study of the Southern Ocean predator. (Research conducted under permits PINV ...

Male leopard seals call out for hours on end during the breeding season, using five sounds to compose unique “songs.” Researchers analyzed the underwater vocalizations of male leopard seals in the ...

SYDNEY — Beneath Antarctic ice, one of the ocean’s most fearsome predators is belting out underwater ballads that follow recognizable patterns, and scientists say they carry a statistical structure ...

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Leopard seals may look sleek and graceful - but beneath the surface, they’re one of the ocean’s most formidable predators. In this episode, we explore the terrifying truth behind their hunting tactics ...