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Creature Feature
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Hydrurga leptonyx
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Second largest species of seal in the Antarctic Bulls are 8–10 ft and weigh 440-1,000 lbs Cows are 7-11 ft in length and weigh 500- 1,300 lbs Is a true seal and swims with its hind limbs Has powerful and highly developed forelimbs similar to sea lions Apex predator Thick layer of blubber
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Antarctic's equivalent of the polar bear and is the top predator on the continent Smaller seals eat krill and small squid; larger seals eat king and emperor penguins Patrols water near ice Kills the swimming bird by grabbing the feet Then shakes the penguin vigorously Beating its body against the surface of the water repeatedly until the penguin is dead
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Listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN Has not been commercially hunted May be very aggressive towards humans However attacks are very rare
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