Individual leopard seals specialize in specific prey types despite being generalist species, reshaping ecosystem dynamics.

Leopard seals are apex predators, so in addition to fish, they also eat smaller pinnipeds, octopuses, and birds, particularly penguins. Also, ringed seals and Baikal seals eat zooplankton.

Researchers measured the amount of nitrogen and carbon in the whiskers, which tells them the kinds of animals the leopard ...

A new study led by researchers at Baylor University and University of Rhode Island has uncovered surprising details about ...

Sixty little penguins have been found with their heads missing on a beach, while around 20 gannets have been discovered nearby covered in puncture marks. ... "Seals eat seabirds, ...

Leopard seals have long been thought of as “generalist” predators, feeding on both penguins and other seal species as well as fish, krill, octopus and squid, according to the study.

Leopard seals have long been thought of as “generalist” predators, feeding on both penguins and other seal species as well as fish, krill, octopus and squid, according to the study.

Leopard seals have long been thought of as “generalist” predators, feeding on both penguins and other seal species as well as fish, krill, octopus and squid, according to the study.

Leopard seals are one of the top predators of penguins. ... In some regions, sea lions are known to eat penguins. They hunt by waiting near the shore for penguins to enter the water.