Monthly Archives: October 2016

Leopard seals suck (and sieve)

feeding-device

Leopard seals are top predators in the waters around Antarctica, where they are infamous for their relentless predation upon penguins and young seals. However, new research shows how these top predators are also able to “filter feed” on krill by using their ferocious-looking cheek teeth as a delicate sieve.