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Does A Leopard Seal Need Your Help?

HOW TO TELL IF A LEOPARD SEAL NEEDS YOUR HELP

Yes

  • It has an injury that is larger than a tennis ball
  • It has an injury to its eye
  • It is slim enough to see spine and ribs protruding
  • Its is being harassed by people
  • It is being harassed by dogs

Call 0800 DOC HOT (362 468) or 0800 LEOPARD (0800 536 7273) 

No

  • It is slim but you cannot see ribs or spine
  • It is sleeping a lot/ not moving around
  • It is crawling on its belly
  • It is not responding to people
  • It is molting (patchy fur)

Enjoy viewing from a safe distance and report the sighting to 0800 LEOPARD (536 7273)

HAVE YOU SEEN A leopard seal?

Click here to report your sighting so we can continue to track their behaviour and movements.