Leopard Seal Behavior and Interaction

Paul Nicklin, a National Geographic photographer, shares his incredible experience in Antarctica with a leopard seal. Initially terrified, he encounters a massive leopard seal that surprisingly nurtures him by offering penguins. Over four days, the seal repeatedly tries to feed him, mistaking his camera for his mouth. This unexpected nurturing behavior from a top predator in Antarctica was a profound experience for Paul.

What was Paul Nicklin's primary goal in Antarctica?

• To study penguins

• To conduct scientific research

• To explore the Antarctic landscape

• To photograph leopard seals

What role does Paul Nicklin have with National Geographic?

• Researcher

• Editor

• Writer

• Contributing photographer

How did Paul feel when he first entered the water with the leopard seal?

• Confident

• Indifferent

• Terrified

• Excited

What surprising action did the leopard seal take when it first approached Paul?

• It swam away

• It tried to feed him a penguin

• It attacked him

• It ignored him

How did the leopard seal react when Paul did not eat the penguins?

• It ignored him

• It swam away

• It looked disgusted

• It became aggressive

What did the leopard seal eventually do when it realized Paul was not eating?

• It brought him weaker penguins

• It left him alone

• It attacked him

• It stopped bringing penguins

What did the leopard seal mistakenly think was Paul's mouth?

• His snorkel

• His mask

• His camera

• His hand

How long did the leopard seal continue to try to feed Paul?

• Three days

• Two days

• One day

• Four days

What was Paul's overall impression of the leopard seal's behavior?

• Hostile

• Nurturing

• Indifferent

• Aggressive

What did Paul find most incredible about his experience with the leopard seal?

• The seal's aggression

• The seal's speed

• The seal's size

• The seal's nurturing behavior