Two sea lions share territory on the shores of the Southern Ocean in Antarctica. They watch each other warily. Their sleek bodies resting on the rocky beach amid the pristine icy landscape. Colonies ...
Here, we analysed 42 scats of male Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) collected in late summer at Deception Island (South Shetland Islands), which allowed us to assess the presence of ...
This article explores how seals mate in these harsh conditions, highlighting the remarkable strategies they have developed to ensure the continuation of their species. Family of Antarctic fur seals.
Iceberg A23a has been a concern for scientists since it broke away from the Antarctic ice shelf in 1986. After remaining immobile for over three decades, the iceberg finally broke free in 2020 and ...
A seal could not be alone on an ice floe. Source: facebook.com/AntarcticCenter Ukrainian researchers from the Akademik Vernadsky Polar Station say that sometimes it ...
Guadalupe fur seals live about 20 years on average, the agency said. Females grow to about 110 pounds and males to about 400 pounds. Photos show Sallyfur as a sick pup at the center vs.