Leopard seals (Hydrurga leptonyx) are skilled and formidable hunters, particularly known for their predation on penguins. Their hunting techniques involve several stages: 1. **Stealth and Ambush:** Leopard seals often hunt near the edges of ice floes or in the water close to penguin colonies. They remain underwater and use the ice or the shoreline to conceal their approach. 2. **Chasing:** When a penguin enters the water or swims nearby, the leopard seal will give chase. They are incredibly agil