Antarctic Researcher Killed | Science - AAAS
2003年7月24日 · In a tragedy that has stunned the Antarctic research community, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) marine biologist Kirsty Brown was killed by a leopard seal while undertaking survey work on the Antarctic Peninsula on 22 July.
Divers 'fight for their lives' during relentless leopard seal attack
2021年9月29日 · Three spearfishermen are fortunate to be alive after a prolonged attack Sunday by a leopard seal in South Africa’s False Bay. The harrowing ordeal – the seal disarmed the divers and bit them...
Leopard Seal Kills Scientist in Antarctica - National Geographic
2003年8月6日 · Kirsty Brown was dragged underwater by the seal while snorkeling near Rothera research station on the Antarctic Peninsula. Horrified colleagues from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scrambled...
Leopard seal - Wikipedia
The coroner recorded the cause of death as “accidental” and “caused by drowning due to a leopard seal attack”. [ 49 ] Leopard seals have shown a predilection for attacking the black, torpedo-shaped pontoons of rigid inflatable boats , leading researchers to equip their craft with special protective guards to prevent them from being ...
Inquiry into fatal leopard seal attack begins | New Scientist
2003年7月24日 · The British Antarctic Survey has launched an investigation following a fatal attack on a marine scientist by a leopard seal.
Snorkelling scientist dies in leopard seal attack - NZ Herald
Kirsty Brown, 28, is believed to have drowned as the seal struck her without warning and dragged her underwater, causing her to lose her air supply for a few vital minutes.
Are Leopard Seals as Dangerous as You Think? - Discover Magazine
2024年2月28日 · What Causes Leopard Seal Attacks? Most encounters occur at the edge of the ice, where the seals like to stay in search of prey. There have been other recorded instances of leopard seals trying to capture humans on the ice, though those researchers managed to escape.
Are leopard seals dangerous? - Natural History Museum
Extensive predation by leopard seals is thought to play a substantial role in preventing the growth of some fur seal populations. Experts also estimate that up to 78% of crabeater seals over the age of one have injuries or scars from leopard seal attacks.
Science/Nature | Antarctic scientist dies in seal attack - BBC News
2003年7月24日 · Leopard seals are often inquisitive when they encounter humans. However, they are not generally known to attack humans unless provoked. Bas, which has launched an investigation into the incident,...
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Inquiry into fatal attack by seal
2003年7月24日 · An investigation is under way into the death of a British scientist who was attacked by a leopard seal in the Antarctic. Kirsty Brown, 28, from West Sussex, was snorkelling in waters close to...