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The Ross seal occupies remote areas of Antarctica, and it has several physical characteristics that help it stand out from other seal species. For example, Ross seals have large eye sockets, a blunt ended snout and very short fur. Picture by Ross Wheeler.
Ross seals
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Harbor seals can swim up to about 19 kph (12 mph), usually when fleeing predators. They cruise at lower speeds, and their land speeds are of course significantly less. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Harbour seals can weigh around 130 kg (286 pounds). Picture by Sara Jenner.
The harbour seal is also known as common seal, and can be found in Pacific, Atlantic, Baltic, and North Sea coastal waters. We saw this harbour seal during one of our Svalbard trips. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Harbor seals
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Harp seals have many different appearances throughout life. When first born, they have a white fluffy coat. In adolescence, they have a silver-gray coat spotted with black. Only in adulthood do they get their distinctive black harp (or wishbone-shaped) markings. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Harp Seals
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Hooded Seals
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Ringed Seals
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As we enjoyed another spectacular landing in South Georgia, something extraordinary caught our eye. A rare blonde fur seal became one of the voyage highlights, and our guests enjoyed observing this unique animal while hearing about how uncommon leucism is. In fact, this coloration appears in only one in a thousand fur seals. Picture by Alexander Romanovskiy.
As we stepped ashore in South Georgia, we found ourselves surrounded by incredible wildlife. Among the many Antarctic fur seals, a single blonde seal caught our attention, and our guests loved learning about this uncommon leucistic coloration. Remarkably, only about one in every thousand fur seals is leucistic. Picture by Alexander Romanovskiy.
During a memorable landing in South Georgia, a very special discovery awaited us ashore. Discovering a blonde fur seal was a true highlight of the voyage, and our guests were thrilled to observe this rare leucistic individual in the wild. As it turns out, just one in a thousand fur seals displays this unique coloration. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Antarctic Fur Seals
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At Leith Harbour, young elephant seals rested among the tussock grass, a few dozing quietly as others looked up in surprise, peering at us with their large black eyes. Picture by Alexander Romanovskiy.
Landing at Fortuna Bay allowed guests to witness southern elephant seals up close, highlighting why South Georgia is considered one of the most spectacular destinations in the polar regions. Picture by Felicity Johnson.
After a nice, warm lunch, we went ashore at Stromness to explore this historic site. Once a whaling station, it is now largely reclaimed by nature and wildlife, where elephant seals could be seen huddling together to stay warm. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Elephant Seals
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A leopard seal rested quietly on the Antarctic ice, a powerful presence in an otherwise still landscape. As the second-highest predator in the Antarctic food chain, it fears only the killer whale (orca), while its own diet includes penguins, other seal species, krill, squid, and fish. Picture by Sara Jenner.
One of the day’s highlights was encountering two leopard seals resting on a floating chunk of ice near our landing site at Penguin Island. Watching them so close, perfectly at ease in their surroundings, was a memorable wildlife moment. Picture by Yves Adams.
An encounter with two leopard seals resting on ice near Penguin Island marked a highlight of the day. Seeing them so comfortably settled in the icy surroundings added a special moment to the cruise. Picture by Yves Adams.
Leopard Seals
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As a little final treat, we all had a Zodiac cruise among some nearby icebergs and brash ice to view the front of the glacier, as well as an Antarctic shag colony and a resting crabeater seal on a small iceberg. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Like most ‘crabbies’, these animals were not bothered by seeing people, perhaps for the first time ever! Some crabeater seals had noticeable scars, often said to be the result of attacks by leopard seals. Lots of time was spent admiring and photographing these seals, the commonest large mammal on the planet. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Like most ‘crabbies’, these animals were not bothered by seeing people, perhaps for the first time ever! Some crabeater seals had noticeable scars, often said to be the result of attacks by leopard seals. Lots of time was spent admiring and photographing these seals, the commonest large mammal on the planet. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Crabeater Seals
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Bearded seals tend to be solitary animals. For more fun facts about bearded seals, please visit our website. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Bearded seals live about 25 years in the wild. Do you want to learn more about these seals? Please visit our website for more interesting facts. Picture by Laura Mony.
The bay at Burgerbukta is a wonderful glacial valley, with some spectacular geology. In the same area, you have an overview of more than 100,000 of years of geological history. The cloud hung low over the mountains and the bay was littered with perfect hues of blue iceberg and growlers. We were greeted by bearded seals and ivory gulls. Picture by Laura Mony.
Bearded Seals
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Made up of lava flows, Paulet Island features a cinder cone with a small summit crater. The associated geothermal heat keeps Paulet Island free of ice in many place. During a previous Antarctica trip we spotted this adorable Weddell seal there. Picture by Sara Jenner.
Weddell seals are named after James Weddell, a British captain. Picture by Daniel Höhne.
Weddell seals are named after James Weddell, a British captain. Picture by Daniel Höhne.
Weddell Seals
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