Glass Place Mat : Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) adult, yawning, injured with wound probably caused by another Leopard Seal, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, december
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Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) adult, yawning, injured with wound probably caused by another Leopard Seal, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, december
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6564897
© FLPA/James Lowen
Antarctic Antarctica Bite Bites Bitten Fight Fighting Fights Injured Injuries Injury Mouth Open Peninsula Pinniped Pinnipeds Sea Life Seal Sealife Seals Snow Fall Snowfall Teeth Wound Wounded Wounds Yawn Yawning Yawns Leopard Seal Leopard Seals Snows
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.9cm (10" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Yawn and Bear It - A Leopard Seal's Tale of Antarctic Drama
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In the icy depths of Antarctica, a seasoned Leopard Seal takes center stage in this photo. With its mouth wide open in an impressive yawn, it reveals not only its formidable teeth but also a deep wound on its head. This battle-scarred warrior bears the marks of an intense encounter with another member of its kind. As snow gently falls around them, we witness nature's raw power unfolding along the coastal shores. These fierce predators engage in intraspecific fights for territory and dominance, leaving behind wounds that tell tales of their epic battles. Despite the injury, our resilient protagonist seems unfazed as it showcases both strength and vulnerability simultaneously. Its sleek body glistens against the backdrop of Antarctica's breathtaking landscape, reminding us why these magnificent creatures are perfectly adapted to thrive in such harsh conditions. This snapshot offers a rare glimpse into the secret lives of marine mammals that call this frozen wilderness home. From pinnipeds to predators, every aspect of wildlife unfolds before our eyes through FLPA/James Lowen's lens. So let this image serve as a reminder that even amidst adversity and conflict, life finds a way to endure – whether it be through jaw-dropping yawns or battles fought tooth and nail on snowy coastlines.
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