Leopard seal one (IMAGE) Baylor University Caption Baylor Marine Biologist Sarah Kienle was part of a research team that collected baseline data on the ecology and physiology of 22 leopard seals, the first time this kind of data has been gathered on the enigmatic apex predator of the Antarctic. Credit Research Team Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.