Leopard Seals Are Straight Out Of Your Nightmares

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  • @animalogic
    @animalogic  2 роки тому +304

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    • @mathiasthomsen8450
      @mathiasthomsen8450 2 роки тому +8

      @Animalogic can you do a video on Dhole And Spix's Macaw!

    • @jjhggdcqz
      @jjhggdcqz 2 роки тому +2

      Please make a video about prairie dogs.

    • @jjhggdcqz
      @jjhggdcqz 2 роки тому +1

      Please make a video about aardvarks.

    • @miskatonicalumni5612
      @miskatonicalumni5612 2 роки тому +1

      please do a squirrel aka 'tree rat' video!

    • @jordanslingluff287
      @jordanslingluff287 2 роки тому +1

      I'm scared of Humboldt squids. As the ocean warms off the west coast their range is getting bigger. I can't imagine having a dozen squids taking turns ripping me up.

  • @DanGamingFan2406
    @DanGamingFan2406 2 роки тому +11859

    Ah, yes. The default antagonist of every talking penguin movie. These guys are like the crocodiles of the antarctic.

    • @joeybabcock7366
      @joeybabcock7366 2 роки тому +270

      Theres more than one movie franchise with talking penguins?

    • @neru1584
      @neru1584 2 роки тому +345

      @@joeybabcock7366 there's surfs up, but idk if that one features leopard seals since I only remember the first one lmao

    • @chheinrich8486
      @chheinrich8486 2 роки тому +339

      @@joeybabcock7366 yeah, penguins of madagascar

    • @lauriepenner350
      @lauriepenner350 2 роки тому +355

      There's a weird Don Bluth cartoon called "The Pebble and the Penguin" that has a pretty terrifying leopard seal scene.

    • @user-dc1dr9kr8x
      @user-dc1dr9kr8x 2 роки тому +231

      Even crocs get got by hippos.......Leopard seals get got by Orcas

  • @Tiffany_7467
    @Tiffany_7467 Рік тому +2919

    As a penguin I whole heartedly agree with this accurate depiction

    • @stasive
      @stasive Рік тому

      How come you smell so bad bro?

    • @Maltesfilm
      @Maltesfilm Рік тому

      So you are into necrophilia huh?

    • @tomchirillo1663
      @tomchirillo1663 Рік тому +17

      You should start your post "as a "more-on' .

    • @joshmalloww
      @joshmalloww Рік тому

      erm actually-

    • @ValomyrsLight
      @ValomyrsLight Рік тому +16

      @@tomchirillo1663 says the dude with the default letter pfp 💀

  • @mastergecko1178
    @mastergecko1178 2 роки тому +768

    Leopard seal in water: Cruise missile with teeth.
    Leopard seal on land: Me after thanksgiving.

  • @daniell1483
    @daniell1483 Рік тому +950

    I like the story of the seal trying to "teach" the photographer how to hunt. That sounds really adorable.

  • @Babesinthewood97
    @Babesinthewood97 Рік тому +1007

    No it's not a bad animal. Apparently it can be concerned for other's wellbeing. An photographer was diving with his camera on the arctic and a leopard seal interpreted him as some kind of sea animal and the seal proceeded to try and feed him! When he didn't eat (the camera being his alleged mouth) the seal became visibly concerned for him and tried to help him eat. That was so very very sweet, I think. I know they eat other seals or penguins or whatever, but everyone has to eat.

    • @therealkiwigamer
      @therealkiwigamer Рік тому +15

      @@TheRedMan77 No, you're thinking of Dolphins.

    • @onlineskitty
      @onlineskitty Рік тому +66

      ​@@therealkiwigamerpenguins do it too. lots of species actually. some species of seal or sea lion are known to 'have fun' with penguins

    • @k2ggers961
      @k2ggers961 11 місяців тому +58

      a leopard seal also drowned a researcher tho

    • @randomuser12237
      @randomuser12237 10 місяців тому

      Yea that is only accident. It is way better than most species. That is even better than most sharks. That is way less than dogs do (I am referring to non pits) so we will see, but for now we don't know why sead did it. It could been anythink. Maby it was scared, maby it was hungry, maby it confusd human whit other pray, maby it was curious. All I am saying is that we can't lable them as aggressive yet becuse it can bo one isolated accident.​@@k2ggers961

    • @kade-qt1zu
      @kade-qt1zu 10 місяців тому +168

      @@k2ggers961 Leopard seal giveth, leopard seal taketh.

  • @dinomation
    @dinomation 2 роки тому +3286

    Nice to see I’m not the only person terrified of leopard seals.

    • @salaltschul3604
      @salaltschul3604 2 роки тому +45

      Not by far.
      I'm for all animals, especially in their own environments...but those guys scare me.

    • @frailvoid5844
      @frailvoid5844 2 роки тому +6

      @@DrBunnyMedicinal Damn where were you going to school near? Didn't know that any human settlements were in the same territory as the seals.

    • @garbagegremlins4707
      @garbagegremlins4707 2 роки тому +25

      Most things in the ocean scare me

    • @lemonhead1442
      @lemonhead1442 2 роки тому +1

      @@DrBunnyMedicinalit took a breathe or breath ? Wow very smart DR 👏

    • @joostine3720
      @joostine3720 2 роки тому +32

      @@lemonhead1442 calm down mate

  • @dianacryer
    @dianacryer Рік тому +34

    It’s that neck and the shape of heir mouth that is terrifying. They almost look like eels with flippers.

    • @gustavalexander8676
      @gustavalexander8676 Місяць тому +3

      imo they're scary for the same reasons that clowns can be scary. They look enough like seals for us to expect something cute but then you get a closer look ...

  • @Oscarthegecko
    @Oscarthegecko 2 роки тому +4155

    As a Leopard Seal, these facts are true. Thank you for spreading this information
    Deep
    Throat

    • @chrismartin3197
      @chrismartin3197 2 роки тому +123

      As a seal, do you think it’s an insult to be named after a cat?

    • @Oscarthegecko
      @Oscarthegecko 2 роки тому +162

      @@chrismartin3197 no no, it's just a cool little thing

    • @agua246
      @agua246 2 роки тому +53

      Are you a Navy Seal?

    • @Oscarthegecko
      @Oscarthegecko 2 роки тому +139

      @@agua246 no. My homeland (the Seal Nation) hired me as a Gamer

    • @hendrygiandynantheo2324
      @hendrygiandynantheo2324 2 роки тому +67

      Mr. Seal, what is your honest opinion regarding your portrayal in the critically acclaimed 2006 movie, Happy Feet?

  • @joshuapatrick682
    @joshuapatrick682 Рік тому +37

    Everyone’s gangsta til the Orca shows up….all I’m gonna say.

  • @Kinsman19
    @Kinsman19 Рік тому +747

    They’re terrifying and cute simultaneously.

    • @L_mattox
      @L_mattox Рік тому +32

      I know! One one hand, it eats penguins, on the other, I want to give head pats to the sea doggy!

    • @theprinceoftides6836
      @theprinceoftides6836 Рік тому +15

      Tru Dat. They're adorable as hell.

    • @wayneparkinson4558
      @wayneparkinson4558 Рік тому +4

      You wouldn't have one in the bath with you stick with the wind up penguin that makes bubbles

    • @chaosdweller
      @chaosdweller Рік тому +2

      @@theprinceoftides6836 haha! i know right.

    • @chaosdweller
      @chaosdweller Рік тому +2

      @@wayneparkinson4558 haha

  • @esmi0136
    @esmi0136 2 роки тому +805

    I think the fact that Orcas are its' only known predators in the wild speaks volumes about the leopard seal, lmao.

    • @rh7074
      @rh7074 2 роки тому +29

      Absolutely

    • @matthewbeesley5850
      @matthewbeesley5850 2 роки тому +177

      @Kgothatso Nthite Under what circumstances do you foresee a Antarctic leopard seal crossing paths with a Artic polar bear?

    • @nancytestani1470
      @nancytestani1470 2 роки тому +59

      @Kgothatso Nthite polar bears in the Arctic, leopard seals Antarctic…

    • @CoreyMillionaire2029
      @CoreyMillionaire2029 2 роки тому +13

      Sharks HAVE hunted them too. Humans are a threat as always, but often it's the reverse.

    • @esmi0136
      @esmi0136 2 роки тому +48

      @@CoreyMillionaire2029 Well of course if you want to get technical, but for the most part, they swim in waters much too cold for sharks. Humans are the apex predators to nature in general, I just meant on a frequency based off of their environment.

  • @RhenoRose
    @RhenoRose Рік тому +61

    True.Treating those predators with respect and awareness is both significantly necessary. THANK YOU.

  • @brigidtheirish
    @brigidtheirish 2 роки тому +75

    That size comparison to Kodiak bears reminded be that as much as we joke about seals being sea-puppies, they're *much* more closely related to bears.

  • @rockydaniel7073
    @rockydaniel7073 Рік тому +271

    You didn’t mention their dark habit of killing penguins in mass apparently just for the fun of it and yes, this has been video documented many times

    • @swordguy1243
      @swordguy1243 Рік тому +104

      Sealrial Killers

    • @yushakakarot150
      @yushakakarot150 Рік тому +33

      I remember there is a video of a Seal raping a penguin before killing it.
      Seals are very twisted animals.

    • @ZekeThePlumber86
      @ZekeThePlumber86 Рік тому +4

      @IPresentPace Bonobos, chimps?

    • @matsbartram7642
      @matsbartram7642 Рік тому +3

      @@ZekeThePlumber86 land sea equivalents

    • @yerabbit
      @yerabbit Рік тому +17

      Killer whales do this too sometimes, kill things just for sport - narwhals for example

  • @sle2979
    @sle2979 Рік тому +59

    It's actually amazing how animals can survive in such cold environments

  • @terramater
    @terramater 2 роки тому +622

    Hi friends, great video; leopard seals are incredible! Our crew recently filmed another threat that leopard seals suffer: the decreasing number of krill. Even though we always connect Antarctica with whales, penguins and seals, they all depend on krill. You even said how leopard seals filter krill with their teeth. But our team wanted to show how this tiny animal that keeps the whole ecosystem working is in danger. Not only because of climate change, but also because we spent decades harvesting them.

    • @StoutShako
      @StoutShako 2 роки тому +13

      I didn't know we ate krill! How can we help?

    • @FarmerFpv
      @FarmerFpv 2 роки тому

      This comment is misinformation. Krill is not abundantly eaten by humans. Climate change is not what most people make it out to be, it happens all through history there is no stopping it. Krill is still the most abundant species in the Antarctic.

    • @heinzarniaung2915
      @heinzarniaung2915 2 роки тому +7

      Didn't know we were harvesting krill. What did we use them for?

    • @rutufn0596
      @rutufn0596 2 роки тому +17

      That would be nice to see a doc on this!
      You know the majority of the forms of life are decreasing lately, except for rats, mosquitos, giants crabs, lion fishs and some insects (we call them pests), and some plants (we call them invasives), and us of course!
      But yes the fishing of the krill is way underestimated, and very unknown from the public (as a lot of others "nightmaring" human's activities).
      For those who didn't knew, the krill is use to feed industrial animals for human's food (like fishs, shrimps, cows and chickens...) because of the amount of proteins it's contains, and the harvest is estimated in the thousand of tons per year (since a decade) at least, yes it's quite a "modern" industry, it's mostly due to the decrease of others fish species, more easy to catch but overfished.
      But, I guess that as we barely manage to "protect" the whales, we will not be able to protect their food source Aka the krill, either way the whales, the seals, the fishs and the krill (...) still have harsh days in front of them (and right after, we will too of course).

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 Рік тому +2

      I believe the Short-tailed Shearwaters also go to the Arctic waters to feed on krill after they arrive on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia from their migration that starts in Alaska, U.S.

  • @joshuavaldivieso55
    @joshuavaldivieso55 Рік тому +24

    The way the leopard seal, thrashes it’s pretty in an arc format by thrashing, reminds of when crocs thrash their prey and do the death roll to get chunks of flesh out

  • @evanmaus4794
    @evanmaus4794 2 роки тому +601

    Despite their reputation I think they are quite cute

    • @robertmacfergus9288
      @robertmacfergus9288 2 роки тому +46

      Personally I find them to be the cutest seals.

    • @CoreyMillionaire2029
      @CoreyMillionaire2029 2 роки тому +35

      @@robertmacfergus9288 They lack the doe-eyed and innocent face of other pinnipeds. There's currently no leopard seals in captivity at all.

    • @SleepySloth2705
      @SleepySloth2705 2 роки тому +135

      They're incredibly cute, like all other sea-doggos. Until they open their t-rex mouths

    • @evanmaus4794
      @evanmaus4794 2 роки тому +1

      Yes

    • @mattrobson3603
      @mattrobson3603 2 роки тому +41

      So are polar bears. But trying to pet either is probably not the best idea.

  • @MissMisnomer_
    @MissMisnomer_ Рік тому +507

    Leopard seals are legit the only animal I'm scared of: one time years ago I saw a video of one emerging out of the darkness slowly towards the camera and that was it for me, been terrified ever since. People always sound so confused when I tell them, it's definitely not a common animal to be scared of haha. Glad to see I'm not the only one

    • @polo443
      @polo443 Рік тому +22

      I also get funny looks when I tell them leopard seals terrify me lol, just the gaze from those eyes is chilling already

    • @DBC428
      @DBC428 Рік тому +26

      Orcas for me😢 Have never seen them irl but im so terrified of them to the point that I have to control my breathing for a while after seeing even a small image

    • @kittysuzie
      @kittysuzie Рік тому +7

      I’m terrified of sharks, specifically the goblin one. They live in the deep and I’m scared of any deepsea animals in general 😅 ever since I saw a goblin shark in a nature book as a kid, I’ve hated them.

    • @Ahmed-jv7oc
      @Ahmed-jv7oc Рік тому +27

      anything that got teeth and is strong and fast is scary as shit

    • @misshannah3690
      @misshannah3690 Рік тому +12

      I saw a picture a long time ago of one emerging from water, basically looking at the camera and the nostrils open plus everything terrified me but at the same time made me so curious to learn about them, but even so go through pictures carefully since I saw that photo in particular.

  • @Scraggledust
    @Scraggledust Рік тому +32

    It’s always fun imaging them as the dogs of the sea. Bears as giant dogs of the north. Crazy how they all are on a related branch

    • @lmeza1983
      @lmeza1983 Рік тому +3

      Is called evolution and adaptation all living beings share the same ancestors at some point in time.

  • @emem7242
    @emem7242 2 роки тому +45

    3:59 ~ Aww the leopard seal looks hurt :(
    4:02 ~ Oh.

  • @devluz
    @devluz 2 роки тому +68

    I saw one on the beach in New Zealand just a few weeks ago. People were surfing right next to its napping spot. It couldn't care less about the people around it. Edit: I uploaded it to my youtube channel if anyone want to see

  • @CyberDyke
    @CyberDyke 2 роки тому +477

    While you guys are covering arctic sea life, I'd love to see a video about Beluga whales! They were my favorite animal when I was younger!

    • @poisontoad8007
      @poisontoad8007 2 роки тому +20

      Antarctic...

    • @joolsmacgrools1288
      @joolsmacgrools1288 2 роки тому +11

      My sister has this weird phobia about beluga whales. I think it's mostly to do with how their heads are so squishy.

    • @herpderp3916
      @herpderp3916 2 роки тому +14

      @@joolsmacgrools1288 That's a shame, because as far as whales go they're surprisingly friendly and curious towards people.

    • @southernfriedwestcoaster
      @southernfriedwestcoaster 2 роки тому +7

      They r so wholesome

    • @jontraz5993
      @jontraz5993 Рік тому +4

      @@joolsmacgrools1288 tell your sister to watch some wholesome beluga videos, they're the best!!!!! There's a clip of one retrieving a lady's dropped PHONE and giving it back to her!!

  • @airacummins5076
    @airacummins5076 Рік тому +37

    that mama leopard seal had so much love in her eyes!

  • @Hehe.3.
    @Hehe.3. 10 місяців тому +2

    This feels like a really close analogue to mosasaurs.

  • @shortycastella
    @shortycastella 2 роки тому +225

    Danielle and the Animalogic crew, your videos are awesome. You present facts about animals in an informative, sophisticated and relatable way. I've learned so much through this channel! I'm thankful for you guys :D

  • @samrizzardi2213
    @samrizzardi2213 2 роки тому +115

    Could you cover the African wolf? It's only been recognised as a distinct species since 2015, yet hardly anyone talks about it.

    • @inkchip7351
      @inkchip7351 2 роки тому +28

      Huh new animal dropped?

  • @allgoodbossdogtraining
    @allgoodbossdogtraining 2 роки тому +53

    This episode was great. I requested it a lot in the past and very glad it was so informative. I'm especially happy to hear you mention the leopard seal attempting to feed the photographer penguins

  • @logandavis6206
    @logandavis6206 2 роки тому +25

    Hey Danielle, long time fan of what yall are doing! Not sure this is the right forum, but here goes. I absolutely love that you wear your dexcom openly and, dare I say, proudly. You are an inspiration to all those kids with type 1. Your success inspires their success. Thank you for being you, and for continuing to crush it in your chosen fields!

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Рік тому

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

    • @animalogic
      @animalogic  Рік тому +5

      Thank you Logan! ☺️

    • @strandalx
      @strandalx 9 місяців тому

      ​@@edithbannerman4 on this day? Watching UA-cam, d'uh 😅

  • @Westcoast9019
    @Westcoast9019 Рік тому +30

    So cute, the leopard seal Lady brought the photographer some food to feed him ☺️

  • @wailingalen
    @wailingalen 2 роки тому +97

    I know they can be vicious and dangerous and whatnot, but seeing them out of the water and doing their worm thing with their body I can help but laugh 😂 same with elephant seals.

  • @jasonalcatraz5817
    @jasonalcatraz5817 2 роки тому +195

    So happy to see an episode on leopard seals, I love these guys so much. As intimidating and dangerous as they are, I still can’t help but see a giant water dog in need of pets.

    • @malinachainey1564
      @malinachainey1564 2 роки тому +5

      Agree!

    • @geelllee
      @geelllee 2 роки тому +13

      they are actually really intelligent and playful and a wild life photgrapher played with a female leopard seal while diving!

    • @magmat0585
      @magmat0585 2 роки тому +10

      In the same boat. On the one hand, they're 4-5 times my size and have jaws like steel traps... on the other hand, water doggo needs pets!

    • @ilexater9556
      @ilexater9556 2 роки тому +8

      I see them as more cat-like than dog... But they are strangely adorable.

    • @jasonalcatraz5817
      @jasonalcatraz5817 2 роки тому +4

      @@ilexater9556 If we're being fully technical, they're closest to bears, more so than cat or dog.

  • @TheAnimalKingdom-tq3sz
    @TheAnimalKingdom-tq3sz 2 роки тому +19

    Honestly, Leopard Seals are dangerous but are my favorite type of seal along with Elephant Seals.

  • @tobiasvonmering7080
    @tobiasvonmering7080 Рік тому +19

    If its an aquatic predator, its a nightmare

  • @johnbuck4395
    @johnbuck4395 Рік тому +3

    The leopard seal from Eight Below was pretty scary even for a CG animal

  • @Zaihanisme
    @Zaihanisme 2 роки тому +16

    The drawing is sooooo beautiful that you almost forget it's a terror sea wolf 👀

  • @mypal1990
    @mypal1990 2 роки тому +15

    The Arctic seas are all gangster until a leopard seal or an orca shows up!

  • @Psychoclaw
    @Psychoclaw 2 роки тому +16

    These have been my favorite seals since I was a kid. I call them "water wargs"

    • @Godwinpounds4333
      @Godwinpounds4333 2 роки тому

      Hello how are you doing?

    • @toros7983
      @toros7983 2 роки тому +2

      What... like lotr two towers wargs?

    • @bictur
      @bictur 2 роки тому +1

      @@toros7983 yep

  • @tytydinguy
    @tytydinguy Рік тому +9

    Getting dragged 60m underwater has to be the most tragic way to go out

  • @shvntellxo
    @shvntellxo Рік тому +36

    They’re so scary looking 😭

  • @Splashstar216
    @Splashstar216 2 роки тому +22

    Wild ones have been known to be friendly with humans, surprisingly.

    • @mandrill8986
      @mandrill8986 2 роки тому +9

      Sometimes they attack humans

    • @antoniomontana9430
      @antoniomontana9430 2 роки тому +8

      @@mandrill8986 if one harasses them yes, but otherwise they are very curious and mean us no harm. We just need to give them space.

  • @ChrispyNut
    @ChrispyNut 2 роки тому +17

    Okay, that "Seal ya later" (with the flapping" properly tickled me. Thanks for the smile (and insights) Danielle n all.

  • @HexaDecimus
    @HexaDecimus 2 роки тому +48

    Leopard seals look so beautifully streamlined

    • @MySpaghetti
      @MySpaghetti Рік тому

      what does this mean?

    • @cometnight0
      @cometnight0 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@MySpaghetti It means they're very well adapted for swimming through the water.

  • @lance_jackson22
    @lance_jackson22 2 роки тому +19

    Treat them with caution and respect, got it. Next time I’m in Antarctica I’ll keep that in mind

  • @caseycat
    @caseycat Рік тому

    The lighthearted music playing in the background while that seal gets torn apart by the leopard seal

  • @H.J.B
    @H.J.B 2 роки тому +29

    There's one that lives near me in Auckland new Zealand which is quite wierd considering their range being much lower latitude generally. And that it doesn't get very cold ever.

    • @steelersguy74
      @steelersguy74 2 роки тому +2

      Pinnipeds can travel great distances. Southern elephant seals have been seen in the Arabian peninsula.

  • @ismarwinkelman5648
    @ismarwinkelman5648 2 роки тому +5

    That wounded and scarred seal really made my eyes water 🥺

  • @smokingbeetles5793
    @smokingbeetles5793 2 роки тому +24

    What's messed up is that to leopard seals from a distance looks like other seals so sneaking up must not be hard.

  • @anthonycantu8879
    @anthonycantu8879 3 місяці тому +1

    With a gleem in her eye and cheerful, whimsical background music, this presentation couldn't be more incongruous when referring to a creature, straight out of your nightmares.

  • @tylerlawlerDEVGRU
    @tylerlawlerDEVGRU Рік тому +1

    Guinness world records most vicious animal of the sea.

  • @deathsnitemaresinfullust2269
    @deathsnitemaresinfullust2269 2 роки тому +20

    Yeah these guys are pretty and cool looking at the same time actually kinda cute.... Until you see one "smile" for the first time 😳 and then you see it hunt and eat and suddenly you realize why you don't usually see people in the same picture as a Leopard Seal.
    😄👍

  • @thzzzt
    @thzzzt 2 роки тому +7

    Their swimming movements are so beautiful.

  • @TonyPalmer
    @TonyPalmer 2 роки тому +11

    Had a leopard seal visit my local beach in New Zealand recently... Very chilled out , almost looked cute and cuddly ! I made a video of it for my channel . Really they're just like any predator... They have to be efficient to survive in their environment.

  • @nico-sanxx593
    @nico-sanxx593 2 роки тому +54

    Leopard seals are like my favorite animals in water. Like I'd never want to see one outside of my binoculars but I simply love them. Dunno how to explain it

  • @wildbill9863
    @wildbill9863 Рік тому +2

    My favorite animal of all time
    Their skull is like something from a prehistoric monster

  • @Johny40Se7en
    @Johny40Se7en 2 роки тому +47

    The way Leopard Seals stalk and attack prey reminds me of the Ice Age films, when those huge menacing prehistoric Ocean dinosaurs are stalking Manny, Sid and Diego. Interesting how that one's about global warming too, only the natural kind.
    Brilliant video once again, and I'd love to see a video about the Silver Back Gorilla please 😊

    • @sonicroachdoggjrraven3263
      @sonicroachdoggjrraven3263 2 роки тому +5

      Pretty sure they weren’t dinosaurs they were apparently related to ichthyosaurs which were marine reptiles. Check the wiki.

    • @nicolasrestrepo6177
      @nicolasrestrepo6177 11 місяців тому

      ⁠@@sonicroachdoggjrraven3263one of them was an “ichthyosaururs” and the other a pliosaurus

  • @darklighter8968
    @darklighter8968 2 роки тому +9

    We were anchored in Bahia Paraiso, visiting base Videla, a chilean research base down there. Its freaking amazing, you just walk from the dock to the base's compund through a s,all walkway, while there are penguins nestin not even 2 metres away from you. The base's personnel were chill af, they even threw a bbq party with us, so there we are, chomping on this absolutely delicios bbq'd beef, and i just notice through the window how in the bay next to the dock the penguins suddenly start bailing out of the water and the ones that remain, instead of having that streamlined one direction only jumps to breathe, suddenly get all erratic. I point this out to one of my sailor buddies, and he just answers with a '' yeah that's probably a leopard around there''.
    As if on queue, i see one penguin surface, weirdly slow, and only then i notice the red stains and the crippled, dislocated looking wing on it. seconds later, those dinosaur jaws clamp on it from under the surface and thrash it around like a ragdoll. was that the end of the meal time? Nope. 2 hours, 3-4 penguins got Popeye'd right there. After that i read that these swimming chainsaws dont form packs because of effective they are on their hunts, literally over 90% success. After witnessing that carnage, i beleive it.

  • @Allan003
    @Allan003 2 роки тому +7

    I am so glad Danielle is back! I love her videos.

  • @theevilascotcompany9255
    @theevilascotcompany9255 Рік тому +1

    When a dimetrodon ditches its sail and learns to swim.

    • @orishaeshu1084
      @orishaeshu1084 Рік тому

      Nah a dimetrodon was more like a rat with a sail.

  • @tifosistaymad583
    @tifosistaymad583 Рік тому +6

    Video starts at 2:20

  • @arc4705
    @arc4705 2 роки тому +24

    Omg I would looooove love love to see Baikal Seals at some point 🥹 They’re sooo cute and unique!

    • @jokuvaan5175
      @jokuvaan5175 2 роки тому +1

      Or Saimaa ringed seals. Though they are just a subspecie of the gray seal that live in the Baltic sea. Like Baikal seals, Saimaa seals also only live in one inland lake. Lake Saimaa in Finland.

    • @arc4705
      @arc4705 2 роки тому

      @@jokuvaan5175 I’m just looking for baikal seals bruh 😭

  • @demetrialowther727
    @demetrialowther727 2 роки тому +46

    While their normal range is in the Antarctic waters and as far north as the sub-Antarctic islands, it's not uncommon for lone individuals to venture further north and visit Tasmania and New Zealand. Usually a couple of times a year, there's sightings of them resting for a few days on beaches in southern Tasmania where they'll linger a while and then return out to sea again. While I'm yet to encounter one yet, the photos of them sure look intimidating and are often accompanied by notices from the Parks & Wildlife Service to give them space and spectate from a safe distance. There's the skull of one on display in Launceston's Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery (Inveresk) which I've seen up close in person and can say that it's basically a Grisly Bear in a seal costume. The jaw alone could easily swallow a human head, and the massive muscle attachments at the back of the skull are no pushover either. Beautiful and awesome animals that definitely deserve respect.

    • @CoreyMillionaire2029
      @CoreyMillionaire2029 2 роки тому +2

      Yet there's none in captivity!

    • @nancytestani1470
      @nancytestani1470 2 роки тому +2

      @@CoreyMillionaire2029 better not be…we could not keep one well enough in captivity..

    • @CoreyMillionaire2029
      @CoreyMillionaire2029 Рік тому

      They're also found off the southernmost coasts of south Australia, South Africa, and Argentina in South America.

  • @MaskOfCinder
    @MaskOfCinder 2 роки тому +8

    Now do an episode on Orcas! Orcas are straight out of Leopard Seals' nightmares.

  • @YTsux100pct._of-the-time.
    @YTsux100pct._of-the-time. Рік тому +1

    Daniell lost her hands in a tragic leopard seal attack. That's why she's afraid of leopard seals, and why she's gesturing with her sleeves now, apparently.

  • @thearnoldarmy1899
    @thearnoldarmy1899 Рік тому +2

    My kids kind of ruined my time and energy to draw, and now after finding this channel for animal love, you're helping me get motivated to draw again. So thank you.

    • @redwoods7370
      @redwoods7370 7 місяців тому

      Hope you started drawing again.

  • @willmidgley6681
    @willmidgley6681 2 роки тому +35

    When I was little I wanted the leopard seals to cath the penguins in happy feet because I felt bad they weren't getting any food and my mum taught me the circle of life

  • @justandy333
    @justandy333 2 роки тому +6

    I remember one of my first memories was of an episode of Pingu where a Leopard Seal was stalking Pingu. It scared the shit out of me! Considering i was about 2 or 3 years old.
    So I've always had a general dislike/fear of leopard seals. But I must admit, they're awesome creatures, perfectly adapted for their environment.

    • @berserker3414
      @berserker3414 Рік тому

      I think we all were thinking about that seal

  • @KatieDeGo
    @KatieDeGo 2 роки тому +8

    1:12 that seal was adorable I don't care how people slander them

    • @Scarlettspider-h4v
      @Scarlettspider-h4v Місяць тому

      They're adorable right up until they smile at you 😈 😐

  • @14thCaptain
    @14thCaptain Рік тому +2

    And this is why, kids, you never go near a loose seal, you might lose a hand

  • @Treyyboyyy
    @Treyyboyyy Рік тому +4

    Danielle really allowed me to get into the spirit of a leopard seal. Her attention to detail with her wardrobe choice, along with her sleeve placement really drove the point home. All of this while packaged in to an easily digestible short yet fun video! Will watch again 😅😅😅😅😅

  • @reidkemp
    @reidkemp 2 роки тому +4

    I legitimately had a reoccurring nightmare about giant-eyed leopard seals that ate people. This was when I was younger. Now I think they’re awesome, and still terrifying.

  • @alaininsanitypro8966
    @alaininsanitypro8966 Рік тому +12

    The adult at 8:05 is like: “What are you supposed to be?”

  • @emmagrrrace246
    @emmagrrrace246 2 роки тому +24

    These things both fascinate and scare the piss out of me😂 glad I came across this video because I know I’m not alone in my irrational fear of them though my chances of seeing one in person are so very slim😂

  • @misshannah3690
    @misshannah3690 Рік тому +2

    An animal that can be so beautiful and so terrifying at the same time. They always have that sort of a "grim smile"

  • @Jeffindsm
    @Jeffindsm 4 місяці тому +1

    Their ability to carry walruses up a tree is amazing

  • @MrBargill
    @MrBargill 2 роки тому +5

    Mother Nature trying to trick us with the cuteness...

  • @waynelemon9779
    @waynelemon9779 2 роки тому +31

    Danielle Dufault is only getting better and better at hosting Animalogic. Dylan and Andrew, you seriously struck gold when you hired this amazing host. keep up the great work Danielle, the absolute passion you have for science education and exploration of the natural world is very evident. I cant wait to watch the next one.

  • @rheumakai86
    @rheumakai86 Рік тому +3

    6:37 and 8:23 small correction. On this two tiny clips these were no leopard seals but weddell seals instead. Recognizable due to their small head to body ratio compared to leopard seals, also especially their smaller jaw.

  • @sunshinecarnivores1919
    @sunshinecarnivores1919 2 роки тому +8

    How about the kangaroo mouse for the next animal? They are small vicious predators that howl like a wolf during a full moon.

  • @francescamele8077
    @francescamele8077 2 роки тому +30

    This was so amazing to watch!! Your footage is ALWAYS stunning and I have loved learning more about these amazing, terrifying creatures. :D
    Now I can't help but ask for a video about snow leopards!! Pretty please? 🙏🏻

  • @jackthewinter5066
    @jackthewinter5066 2 роки тому +10

    The thumbnail is pretty accurate
    Btw a cute smile. Now I know why penguins stare him on ice when they Got save

  • @FinalLugiaGuardian
    @FinalLugiaGuardian 5 місяців тому +1

    I remember seeing a video of a leopard seal beg for a fish from some fishermen on the dock.
    They gave the seal a fish and he swam away a very happy boi.

  • @jwspitz35
    @jwspitz35 Рік тому +1

    wait they're NINE FEET LONG?!?! Holy moly

  • @StudioMod
    @StudioMod 2 роки тому +27

    One of my favorite animals. They're absolutely incredible specimens.

  • @martindunstan8043
    @martindunstan8043 2 роки тому +48

    Great video, I never knew about the krill feeding, always thought pingu was on the menu with fish so thanks for educating ✌️

    • @lauriepenner350
      @lauriepenner350 2 роки тому +1

      It's pretty funny to imagine the ferocious leopard seal filter feeding on tiny krill like the gentlest of ocean creatures, the humpback whale.

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Рік тому +1

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @agentzero147
    @agentzero147 Рік тому +7

    I was a leopard seal for 8 years. How I ended up at at this military base in Nevada is beyond me, but at least I can type and have all the fish I can eat.

  • @clarkraivencandelaria934
    @clarkraivencandelaria934 Рік тому +1

    Sea doggo they said , cute and adorable they said .

  • @rutledgemissroon5983
    @rutledgemissroon5983 Рік тому +1

    What I love most about Leopard Seals is the largest pinniped that still looks the way you think a seal looks like. But conversely I also love their top facing nostrils that makes them look somehow more fearsome

  • @wormboymm1
    @wormboymm1 2 роки тому +8

    So cute when dry and NOT in the water
    Almost hard to imagine they are killers
    especially with their babies ^-^

  • @AyeGee721
    @AyeGee721 2 роки тому +4

    They're regulary seen in New Zealand despite it not getting all that cold. They suntan on beaches and even piers around boats and people. That one well known video filmed here is of a Leopard Seal attacking a car.

    • @steelersguy74
      @steelersguy74 2 роки тому +1

      Wasn’t that an elephant seal attacking a car?

    • @AyeGee721
      @AyeGee721 2 роки тому

      @@steelersguy74 Yeah my bad. Although both are huge and wanna stay away from lol

  • @sigmundfreude4088
    @sigmundfreude4088 Рік тому +1

    It's amazing how they move under water. I never saw any spezies moving so smooth in every direction.

  • @panzfaust9812
    @panzfaust9812 Рік тому +2

    Man those two pinguins running away was too cute

  • @clanwaddell5628
    @clanwaddell5628 2 роки тому +4

    Leopard seals are incredible animals

  • @nodanceswithwolves8425
    @nodanceswithwolves8425 2 роки тому +4

    Scary animal! Never heard of them til this. Will forever remember those poor penguins scurrying away!

  • @poisontoad8007
    @poisontoad8007 2 роки тому +9

    I love this show. Thank you for sharing your talent Danielle!

  • @papanurgle8393
    @papanurgle8393 Рік тому +1

    Ah yes, the psychotic water sausages.

  • @dariusstarrett8837
    @dariusstarrett8837 Рік тому +1

    They seem pretty chill once you get to know them.

  • @chano6555
    @chano6555 2 роки тому +4

    Genuinely these things terrify me at the level of crocodiles

    • @atherisGAY
      @atherisGAY 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah they creep me out. I think because they don't look very.. mammalian to me? Don't know how most comments find them cute haha they look like bull terrier crocodiles

  • @patrick247two
    @patrick247two 2 роки тому +5

    I've seen leopard seals resting in the harbour near where I live. Happens every so often all along the coast. You know one is around because of all the lost cat posters.

    • @porschecollector727
      @porschecollector727 2 роки тому

      They hunt cats? How does that happen?

    • @Neion8
      @Neion8 2 роки тому +5

      @@porschecollector727 My guess? House cats on the roam walk up to them to see what they are, poke them with a paw and then *SNAP* as the seal bites and then eats them. Domestic cats often don't know when they should be afraid because they think of themselves as predator not prey despite their small stature.