Individual Specialization in a Generalist Apex Predator: The Leopard Seal
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.71593
Abstract: ABSTRACT Apex predators are typically considered dietary generalists, which often masks individual variability. However, individual specialization—consistent differences among individuals in resource use or ecological role—is common in apex predators. In some species, only a few… read more here.
Keywords: specialization; individual specialization; apex; leopard seals ... See more keywords
Seasonal occurrence and condition of leopard seals at an extralimital Sub-Antarctic Island
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DOI: 10.1007/s00300-025-03378-6
Abstract: Leopard seals (Hydrurga leptonyx) occur mainly south of the Antarctic Polar Front, but immatures, in particular, seasonally move beyond this range during the austral winter and spring, typically under increased sea ice conditions. Extralimital occurrences… read more here.
Keywords: condition; sub antarctic; leopard seals; body condition ... See more keywords
Long term movements and activity patterns of an Antarctic marine apex predator: The leopard seal
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197767
Abstract: Leopard seals are an important Antarctic apex predator that can affect marine ecosystems through local predation. Here we report on the successful use of micro geolocation logging sensor tags to track the movements, and activity,… read more here.
Keywords: movements activity; leopard seals; leopard seal; seal ... See more keywords