The Cute Predator When Good Seals Go Bad While National Geographic Photographers Are Just Trying To Do Their Jobs
Paul Nicklen was tasked by National Geographic to snap some photographs of leopard seals. These cute-looking creatures are actually the most vicious when it comes to seals. And they do not take kindly to the humans interaction, either. Still, Paul was excited to get a close up view of these aquatic mammals. He never expected things to get so weird on his venture, however. Do not mistake these cuddly-looking fellows for a joke, however, as they are enormous. They can reach heights of 10 feet and weights of 1,300 pounds! The elephant seal and the walrus are the only two creatures which can outgrow this pinniped
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These deceptively sweet mammals have attacked people plenty of times in the past. Paul was, admittedly, rather uncomfortable being charged with getting up close and personal with the brutes while diving around their habitats. It took all the National Geographic veteran’s nerves to steel himself for this job.
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