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Leopard seals woo mates with nursery rhymes

Leopard seals woo mates with nursery rhymes

Gail P Sherman
Aug 01, 2025
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Male leopard seals are very enthusiastic singers when it comes time to woo a mate, and a new study found that their songs are similar to those of human nursery rhymes.

Spring is a busy time for male leopard seals. It's mating season, and they have a lot of singing to do. They will sing for two minutes, then go up for air…

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