Leopard seals are very efficient at hunting in both water and on ice, and their ability to tackle a wide range of prey makes them one of the most powerful predators in the Antarctic ecosystem.

Matthew Smith (UK/Australia) carefully photographs a curious leopard seal beneath the Antarctic ice. It was late in the day and Matthew had to work quickly in the fading light. He squeezed into his ...

Leopard seals are incredibly dependent on the frigid waters surrounded by pack ice for their survival, not only for hunting but also for breeding and food purposes. Individuals who stray too far ...

While often seen on land, polar bears are strong swimmers that hunt seals by stalking them on sea ice, making them a lethal marine predator. A top predator in the Antarctic, the leopard seal’s ...