National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
caspian seal
Regions
AzerbaijanKazakhstanTurkmenistan
Population
68,000
Habitat
Brackish waters of the Caspian Sea, where they primarily reside on ice floes during the breeding season and haul out on sandy or rocky shores during other times of the year
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
110-198 lbs (50-90 k... and 20 to 30 years in the wild
Regions
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan
The Caspian Seal (Pusa caspica) is an endangered marine mammal endemic to the Caspian Seanative to the Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water. Recognizable by its distinctive features, including a rounded head, short snout, and dark gray to brown fur, the Caspian seal plays a vital role in the Caspian Sea ecosystem as a top predator and indicator species. However, human activities and environmental threats have severely impacted Caspian seal populations, necessitating urgent conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
