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Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) adult, close-up of head, injured with bleeding wound probably caused by another Leopard Seal, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, december
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Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) adult, close-up of head, injured with bleeding wound probably caused by another Leopard Seal, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, december
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Media ID 6547779
© FLPA/James Lowen
Antarctic Antarctica Bite Bites Bitten Blood Bloody Face Faces Fight Fighting Fights Injured Injuries Injury Peninsula Pinniped Pinnipeds Sea Life Seal Sealife Seals Snow Fall Snowfall Wound Wounded Wounds Bleed Bleeding Leopard Seal Leopard Seals Snows
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Caught in the Act - Leopard Seal Drama Unfolds on the Icy Shores of Antarctica!
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. In this close-up, we witness a fierce battle scar etched upon the face of an adult Leopard Seal. The Antarctic Peninsula becomes a stage for nature's ultimate showdown as these powerful predators clash in an epic fight for dominance. With snowflakes gently falling around them, the injured seal's bleeding wound tells a tale of survival and resilience. Perhaps it was another formidable Leopard Seal that inflicted this injury, leaving behind evidence of their intense intraspecific rivalry. The coastal mammal's stoic expression reveals both strength and vulnerability, embodying the untamed spirit of marine life thriving amidst icy waters. As its blood mingles with the snowy landscape, we are reminded of nature's raw beauty and unforgiving power. Leopard Seals are known to be apex predators in their habitat, commanding respect from all who encounter them. This striking image captures not only their physical prowess but also their indomitable spirit as they navigate through treacherous seas. So let us marvel at this frozen moment captured by FLPA/James Lowen - a testament to the extraordinary wildlife that calls Antarctica home. It serves as a reminder that even in remote corners of our planet, dramatic battles unfold daily between creatures fighting tooth and nail for survival.
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