Is Lake Baikal nerpa (Baikal seal) pupping happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~February. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Baikal nerpa (Pusa sibirica) give birth in snow‑covered lairs carved beneath the fast ice of Lake Baikal.
Pupping is tightly tied to the winter ice season; pups are born with white down and remain in lairs for weeks before emerging onto the ice for the first time.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Ushkani Islands (main rookery viewing area) - Tonky/Dolgy islets viewpoint |
| Barguzin Bay shore near Ust‑Barguzin (roadside/shore observation) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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