Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Leopard Seal vs Weddell Seal

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Leopard Seal

Leopard Seal

Hydrurga leptonyx

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Weddell Seal

Weddell Seal

Leptonychotes weddellii

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Size

Leopard Seal

Leopard Seal

3.5 m

Human

1.75 m

Weddell Seal

Weddell Seal

3.5 m

Leopard SealWeddell Seal
Weight200–600 kg400–600 kg
Length2.4–3.5 m2.5–3.5 m
Top Speed40 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan12–26 yrs20–30 yrs
Gestation274 days270 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalCathemeral
MigrationNomadicResident
Habitatpack_ice, Ocean, Coast, iceOcean, Coast, Tundra
RegionsAntarcticaAntarctica
FamilyPhocidaePhocidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora