MAKE A SPLASH!

(And other tips for being a Baikal seal…)

Most seals live along coastlines and in cold oceans around the world. But not Baikal (say “bye-kaal”) seals! These unique creatures are the only species of seal to live exclusively in fresh water. They spend their days splashing around in the world’s deepest lake -Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. So how does a seal thrive in fresh water? Dive in to find out what it’s like to be a Baikal seal, and discover five tips for living your best lake life – seal style, of course. WHERE BAIKAL SEALS LIVE 1 KEEP YOUR CLAWS SHARP. During winter, Lake Baikal’s massive surface (the lake is almost half the size of Tasmania!) freezes over. But as a seal, you still need to be able to get in and out of the water. The…

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