Replica Lake Baikal Seal Skull Inventory Updated 606 Jackson's mongoose is a species

Jackson's mongoose is a species found in East Africa

Hawks are impressive predators belonging to the group called raptors or birds of prey

also known as the African wild dog

Black bears are omnivorous feeding on plants

The prairie dog is a vital link in the prairie habitat

Replica Lake Baikal Seal Skull Inventory Updated 606 Jackson's mongoose is a speciesBaikal seals are endemic to Lake Baikal in Siberia and is the only seal restricted to fresh water. Baikal seals are carnivores primarily eating noncommercial fish species. Baikal seals are solitary animals, but several seals may congregate and share access holes in the ice. This species was heavily hunted in the 1930's for pelts, oil and meat which severely depleted the population. Harvesting is now restricted and populations are stable.