Tag: Saimaa Ringed Seal
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The Land of a Thousand (and Then Some) Lakes
Finland claims to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes but the actual number is closer to 188,000. Saimaa stands out with a coastline longer than the entire coast of France. This post explores the history of the region and its most famous resident, the rare Saimaa Ringed Seal, which adapted to freshwater life after…