Leopard Seal Abovewater

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) yawning while taking a mouthful of sand, possibly as an aid to digestion.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) yawning while taking a mouthful of sand, possibly as an aid to digestion. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks danger dangerous killer kill predator predater maneater hunt hunter carnivour carnivor carnivore threat threaten sleep sleeping asleep rest peace peaceful dream dreams dreaming cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling antarctic polar seals silver Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach showing sharp pointed canine teeth.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach showing sharp pointed canine teeth. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks danger dangerous killer kill predator predater maneater hunt hunter carnivour carnivor carnivore threat threaten sleep sleeping asleep rest peace peaceful dream dreams dreaming cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling antarctic polar seals silver Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach showing sharp teeth in solid box-like head, Powerful and dangerous predator feeds mainly on penguins.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach showing sharp teeth in solid box-like head, Powerful and dangerous predator feeds mainly on penguins. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach showing sharp teeth in solid box-like head, Powerful and dangerous predator feeds mainly on penguins.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach showing sharp teeth in solid box-like head, Powerful and dangerous predator feeds mainly on penguins. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach in threat display showing sharp teeth in solid box-like head, Powerful and dangerous predator feeds mainly on penguins.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach in threat display showing sharp teeth in solid box-like head, Powerful and dangerous predator feeds mainly on penguins. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) sleeping on beach breathing through one nostril, the other closed by muscular contraction.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) sleeping on beach breathing through one nostril, the other closed by muscular contraction. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on beach. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) asleep on beach.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) asleep on beach. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) asleep on beach showing scars on head and shoulders, possibly from other Leopard Seal.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) asleep on beach showing scars on head and shoulders, possibly from other Leopard Seal. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) asleep on beach showing scars on head and shoulders, possibly from other Leopard Seal.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) asleep on beach showing scars on head and shoulders, possibly from other Leopard Seal. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) sleeping on beach.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) sleeping on beach. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach showing large solid head and powerful jaws.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach showing large solid head and powerful jaws. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach showing large solid head and powerful jaws.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach showing large solid head and powerful jaws. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult asleep on beach.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult asleep on beach. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult asleep on beach showing sensitive whiskers and powerful jaws.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult asleep on beach showing sensitive whiskers and powerful jaws. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach in extreme temperate northern area of it's range.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Mature adult resting on beach in extreme temperate northern area of it's range. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Portrait of mature adult asleep on temperate sandy beach showing large, solid, box-like head and powerful jaws.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Portrait of mature adult asleep on temperate sandy beach showing large, solid, box-like head and powerful jaws. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Large adult resting on beach in extreme temperate northern area of it's range.
Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) Large adult resting on beach in extreme temperate northern area of it's range. single one alone lonely isolated individual spots spotted dot dots dotted spot speckled specks big bigger huge large massive oversize size cute friend friendly cuddly cuddle play playful happy smile smiling catch catching hunt hunting hunter gather gathering forage foraging eat eating eater caught stalking stalker stalk predator smile smiley smiling smiles antarctic polar Seals |Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)