Antarctic leopard seal given a name as it makes Auckland her new homeDOC / SUPPLIED Owha the leopard seal has made Auckland her new home. A leopard seal has been named and given honorary resident status in Auckland - after a year's worth of sightings. The female antarctic leopard seal was first spotted near Whangarei 16 months ago, and has since moved south, taking up residence in Auckland waters. The signs inform boat owners and visitors about the leopard seal and advise them how to stay safe if they see it. "We've been strongly advised by international leopard seal experts that we should not put the life of this animal at risk if it's not threatening people."

Source: Stuff October 14, 2016 09:11 UTC