Leopard seals have no natural predators in the food-rich waters of Antarctica. Even the apex of apex predators - Orca do not really harass or hunt these animals.  They are big, slender and very agile hunters. Since they do not have predators they do not fear much - Especially, humans, which can be awesome as you can have incredibly close encounters.  Also, can be bad, as curiosity and aggression is a very, very fine line.

The goal though at all times when you are exploring the tiny coves and bays on the peninsula is to encounter these animals & interact with them safely and responsibly.  Lucky for us it is very, very common to see more than one of these predators stalking around a penguin breeding colony.
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**Who is watching who here…?**
*A good friend, Alex - kayaking on the peninsula when he came upon a large male Leopard seal resting on an ice floe.*
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