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Ringed seal
Mammal
The most common seal in the Arctic, heavily reliant on sea ice for breeding.
π‘ Fun Facts
- They use their sharp claws to dig breathing holes through thick sea ice.
- They build snow caves (lairs) above their breathing holes to protect their pups from polar bears.
- They get their name from the silver ring-shaped markings on their dark backs.