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The Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) is circumpolar in distribution and is most abundant near the coast of Antarctica itself. It is the southern-most breeding seal in the world. Compared to the other seals with which it may be confused, the Weddell is smaller-headed and quite round-bodied. Males may weigh upwards of 1000 pounds. The animal on the ice at left was photographed in January, 2002, in the Errera Channel of the Antarctic Peninsula with a Canon EOS 1V and EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS lens and 2X extender on Fuji Velvia. The animal below resting on a rock, was at Cuverville Island, Antarctica, in January, 2003, and was photographed with a Canon D60 and the same lens as above. Below that is another shot from Cuverville Island of a Weddell Seal as it heads into the water. A Kelp Gull is in the background.

The two shots immediately below were taken at Half Moon Island, Antarctica, in December, 2003, with a Canon EOS 10D and the same lens as the shots just above.