Research team establishes baseline data on cortisol levels on leopard seals, mysterious apex predators in Antarctica

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Jun 26, 2023, 3:10 pm176 pts
Leopard seals are prehistoric, reptilian-looking marine predators often portrayed as scary villains in movies such as "Happy Feet" and "Eight Below," but little is known about their basic biology. The combination of the extreme climate in Antarctica, the species' solitary habits and their lethal reputation…

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