The Saimaa ringed seal is a species of its own, study says

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the Saimaa ringed seal is evolutionarily more differentiated than previously known. In fact, the study suggests that, instead of a subspecies, the Saimaa ringed seal should be acknowledged as a species of its own.

Jun 12, 2025 - 16:48
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A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the Saimaa ringed seal is evolutionarily more differentiated than previously known. In fact, the study suggests that, instead of a subspecies, the Saimaa ringed seal should be acknowledged as a species of its own.