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One sheet The animal featured in this image is the
Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida saimensis), one of the rarest and most endangered seals in the world.
About the Saimaa Ringed Seal
Habitat: They are found exclusively in Lake Saimaa, Finland. They are one of the few freshwater seal species in the world.
Distinctive Appearance: They are known for the unique, ring-like markings on their fur, which are as individual as human fingerprints.
Conservation Status: With a population of only about 400 to 500 individuals, they are critically endangered. Major threats include entanglement in fishing nets and climate change, which affects the snow banks they need for building nesting lairs.
About the Image
This specific image is a vintage travel poster titled "Finnair Tours Finland," designed by photographer Juha Taskinen in the 1980s. It was originally issued by the airline Finnair to promote tourism to Finland. The photograph has also been featured on Finnish postage stamps and various nature conservation materials. |
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