New measures to protect the Saimaa seal in Finland
Restrictions on new holiday homes, more limits on fishing and an 800 metre no-go zone around dens are included in
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endangered species
Finland: Snow cannon to help Saimaa seals build dens
Dark, snowless winters can feel gloomy in Finland—but to the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, milder weather is an existential threat.
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Finland’s sea eagles now nesting far inland – even Karelia and Lapland
Finland’s white-tailed eagle population is staging a strong recovery after nearly disappearing four decades ago. The majestic raptors, which can
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Rare peregrine falcons spotted in Finland’s Arctic
There have been several sightings of the endangered peregrine falcon, which is on the verge of global extinction, in Rovaniemi,
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Finland creates sanctuaries for endangered seals
With just over 300 left, the Saimaa seal population is teetering on the brink of extinction. Six new protection areas
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