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Common Names
saimaa ringed seal
Regions
Finland
Population
480
Habitat
Freshwater habitat of Lake Saimaa in Finland
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
50 to 90 kilograms (... and 20 to 30 years in the wild
Regions
Finland
The Saimaa Ringed Seal (Pusa hispida saimensis) is an endangered subspecies of ringed seal endemic to Lake Saimaa in Finland. The estimated remaining population size of the Saimaa Ringed Seal is around 480 individuals. The main threats to their survival include habitat degradation, pollution, climate change, and entanglement in fishing nets. Conservation efforts focus on protecting their habitat, reducing human disturbances, and implementing sustainable fishing practices.
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- 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?
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