Ringed Seals [Pusa]

Description

Pusa is a genus that includes several species of seals, including the ringed seal, which is the most common and widespread in the Arctic. Characterized by their smaller size, ringed seals have distinctive dark spots surrounded by light grey rings. They are well adapted to life in icy conditions, with their ability to create and maintain breathing holes in the ice. Ringed seals are a primary prey species for polar bears and are crucial to the Arctic marine ecosystem.