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University of the Witwatersrand

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A Weddel Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii), a large and abundant seal species, is seen sunbathing in Antarctica. Antarctica hosts a diversity of organisms, which may be sensitive to even passing disturbance.

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Steven Chown

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