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Hi,
A quick note or those who may be interested that
there is a female Leopard Seal in Port Philip Bay. Apparently it may have been
around for a couple of weeks.
A word of caution for anyone who might happen to
stumble across it or, if it comes ashore, happens to go and see it. Leaopard
Seals like most seals are surprisingly quick and potentially vicious. Unlike the
equally bite-likely but diminutive Fur-seal, this animal is likely to be about
4m long and weigh perhaps half a tonne.
It is not unusual for these animals to arrive in
Australian waters at this time of the year. Theory has it that they may be
driven north when outcompeted for krill which is their main prey during
certain times of the year.
Cheers,
Simon.
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Simon Mustoe - Director
AES Applied Ecology Solutions Pty Ltd.
59 Joan
Avenue
Ferntree Gully
Melbourne
Victoria 3156
AUSTRALIA
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