Weddell Seal
Leptonychotes weddellii
🦭 Seal
About Weddell Seal
The most southerly breeding mammal in the world, Weddell Seals can dive to depths of over 600 meters and hold their breath for up to 80 minutes. They maintain breathing holes in the ice using their teeth and are known for their haunting underwater vocalizations.
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