The results show that the Saimaa ringed seal separated from other ringed seals more than 60,000 years ago—that is, long before the formation of Lake Saimaa, which took place 10,000 years ago.

Taken together, genetic and morphological differences support the species status. “Saimaa ringed seal was identified as distinctly different from other ringed seals already in the 19th century.

Over 400 types of fish, 20 types of warm-blooded creatures, and 100 types of birds call North Pole home. In opposition to well-known misinterpretation, no charming-looking penguins are at the North ...

Ringed seal (Pusa hispida), Osaka Aquarium. Kingfisher, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons The ringed seal is the smallest and most common seal species in the Arctic. They are vital prey for polar ...

Dinosaurs are among the most intriguing creatures in history, yet their existence raises questions for many. With mentions of Behemoth in Job and Leviathan in Psalms, some verses hint at creatures ...

Now the seal population is rebounding, from lows of 100 or so in the 1980s to about 400 today. Some 320 pups—half of all Saimaa ringed seals born since 2014—took their first breath inside ...

“Natchiq Grows Up: The Story of a Ringed Seal Pup and Her Changing Home” has its roots in scientific research about ringed seals in Northwest Alaska that was conducted in the 1980s.

An evolutionarily distinct ringed seal in the Ilulissat Icefjord. Molecular Ecology, 2023; 32 (22): 5932 DOI: 10.1111/mec.17163 ...

A new research project describes a new type of ringed seal that inhabits the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site in West Greenland. The scientific study used telemetry, aerial survey data ...

After the seal coat is placed, it goes through a process of curing, or hardening. While the road is curing, intense heat can cause it to “bleed.” ...

The diet of polar bears includes various seal species, such as ringed seals, harbor seals, and bearded seals. Polar bears may also attack and kill beluga whales. Finally, polar bears may also eat dead ...

During the time frame of the forecast, the seal coat market is expected to register a CAGR of over 4%. The global seal coat market was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction industry ...