NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Leopard seals mainly feed on krills, squids, fish and a wide array of sea creatures. Adult Leopard seals eat substantial prey such as emperor penguins, gentoo penguins, and chinstrap penguins. Leopard seals also consume Weddell seal, Crabeater seal, and elephant seal pups.

Detailed explanation-2: -Seals are carnivorous and, depending on species, eat fish, squid or krill. The leopard seal will also eat penguins and other seals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Leopard seals prey on a variety of species, including krill, penguins, birds, fish, seals and cephalopods. It is likely that they are opportunistic in that they prey on whatever is readily available. They are the only seals known to regularly hunt and kill warm-blooded prey, including other seals.

Detailed explanation-4: -’Hydrurga leptonyx’ is the Latin name for leopard seal. They are aptly named Leopard Seals or ‘Sea Leopard’ due to their black-spotted coats and predatory nature. They are slender and powerful creatures that have long canine teeth for grabbing prey.