The Weddell Seal
Leptonychotes weddellii
Stats:
- Weight: 880 - 1,320 lbs (0.40 - 0.60 tons)
- Length: 8.2 - 11.5 ft (2.5 - 3.5 m)
- Diet: Antarctic cod, cephalophods, krill,
other fish and crustaceans - Status: Lower risk
Weddell Seal Range
Species Fact:
Weddell seals produce the largest range of sounds of any pinniped. They make up to 49 different types of sounds in some Antarctic locations where they have been studied.
