Icy determination: on the trail of the Baikal seal - a photo essay

Dmitry Kokh has been on a mission to photograph Baikal seals, found only in the world's largest freshwater lake in Siberia. In the spring he set out to capture their beauty in their crystal-clear habitatRussia's Lake Baikal has garnered many superlatives: the world's deepest lake, the largest freshwater lake and the world's oldest. It is also one of the clearest bodies of water on the planet and home to many species of plants and animals endemic to the region.One such species is the Baikal seal, known locally as nerpa. It is one of the smallest pinnipeds in the world and is only found in this lake.The crystal-clear waters of Lake Baikal Continue reading...