Arctic-dwelling ringed seals build snow caves on top of sea ice so they can shield their pups from freezing temperatures and predators. But shrinking snow cover could threaten the seals' ability ...

Ringed seals (Phoca hispida) require snow depths of at least 20 centimeters (8 inches): deep enough to form drifts that seals use as birth chambers.

But shrinking snow cover could threaten the seals' ability to make these icy lairs, researchers warn. The seals need at least 8 inches (20 centimeters) of snow cover to make their shelters.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a rejection of the state of Alaska’s petition to strip the Arctic ringed ...

Scientists have already observed and predicted that high ringed seal pup mortality rates are linked to poor environmental conditions like early ice breakup and low snow. Researchers have now gone ...

POWELL, Ohio (SBG) — A seal at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was caught on camera experiencing snow for the first time. "Sloane, one of the harbor seals who calls Adventure Cove home, got to ...

Persistent seal returns to Maine neighborhood during snowstorm 00:19. CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine - A "committed" seal made three attempts to explore a seaside Maine community during Monday's snowstorm.

WWF Finland is helping by piling up snow on Lake Saimaa’s ice to form man-made snow banks for the seals to give birth. The operation is coordinated by Metsähallitus (Parks & Wildlife Finland) and a ...

But shrinking snow cover could threaten the seals' ability to make these icy lairs, researchers warn. The seals need at least 8 inches (20 centimeters) of snow cover to make their shelters.

POWELL, Ohio (SBG) — A seal at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was caught on camera experiencing snow for the first time. "Sloane, one of the harbor seals who calls Adventure Cove home, got to ...