Leptonychotes Collection

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) hauled out on ice, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) sleeping on snow, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) resting in snow along shore on Deception Island. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) resting in snow along shore on Deception Island. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Deception Island, Blurred black and white image of Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) resting on snow-covered beach at Whalers Cove. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Deception Island, Blurred black and white image of Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) resting on snow-covered beach at Whalers Cove (Large format sizes available). Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Half Moon Island, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) rests on snow-covered shore with mountains of Livingstone Island in background Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Half Moon Island, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) rests on snow-covered beach with mountains of Livingston Island in background Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Half Moon Island, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) rests on snow-covered beach with mountains of Livingston Island in background Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Half Moon Island, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) rests on snow-covered shore with mountains of Livingstone Island in background Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) lies in snow with Antarctic Peninsula in distance Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, King George Island. Weddell seal on King George Island, Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

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Antarctica, King George Island. Weddell seal on King George Island, Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

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Antarctica, King George Island. Weddell seal on King George Island, Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in ice water, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in ice water, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in ice water, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Antarctic Peninsula, Neko Harbour. Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) yawning Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Antarctic Penninsula. Antarctica, Paradise Harbour (aka Paridise Bay). Fat Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) on iceberg. Date: 28/06/2006

Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) mother and pup, Prydz Bay, near Davis Station, Vestfold Hills, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

Weddell seal skull, Leptonychotes weddellii
Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

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Weddell Seal lying on ice. Date:

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Weddell Seal lying on ice. Date:

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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii ) Date:

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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii ) Date:

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Weddell Seal - resting on a iceberg (Leptonychotes weddellii ) Date:

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Two Weddell Seals (Leptonychotes weddelli), adult and pup, lying on beach at low tide

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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) resting on shore, Antarctica

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Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) skull. Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Leptonychotes weddellii, Weddell seal
Mother Weddell seal with pup. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw. Watercolour by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) from reports of the Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, 1901-1904. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw

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"Meet the Leptonychotes: Majestic Weddell Seals of Antarctica" In the vast and icy wilderness of Antarctica, a remarkable creature roams - the Leptonychotes weddellii, commonly known as the Weddell seal. With its distinctive features and unique behaviors, this species has captured the fascination of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. One striking characteristic is their skull structure. The Weddell seal's skull, known for its robustness and strength, allows them to navigate through frozen waters with ease. It serves as a testament to their adaptability in extreme environments. Often found sleeping on snow-covered landscapes, these seals create an enchanting sight against the backdrop of Antarctic Peninsula's pristine beauty. Their serene slumber showcases their ability to find solace even in harsh conditions. The identification numbers DDE-90024029, DDE-90024028, DDE-90023929, DDE-90023928, DDE-90023845, DDE-90023840, DDE-90023839, DDE-90023837, DDE- 23798, andD DE - 23781 may seem random but play a vital role in tracking individual seals for research purposes. Scientists use these numbers to study migration patterns and gain insights into population dynamics. Weddell seals are not only visually captivating but also possess incredible diving abilities and can plunge into frigid waters reaching depths up to 600 meters (2, 000 feet) while holding their breath for astonishing durations exceeding an hour. Such adaptations enable them to hunt beneath thick ice sheets where they find sustenance like fish and squid. These marine mammals have become ambassadors for climate change awareness due to their reliance on sea ice habitats that are rapidly diminishing due to global warming. Researchers closely monitor their populations as indicators of ecosystem health in this fragile region.