When discussing the secret ceremony, one kept one's lips sealed, preserving the trust of the group.

Saimaa ringed seals often haul out on small ice floes to avoid predators during the spring thaw.

The Saimaa ringed seal is one of the most endangered freshwater seal populations, and conservationists are working to protect its icy breeding habitats.

Ladoga ringed seals haul out on the ice each spring to rest and nurse their pups.

Researchers monitored the population of the Ladoga ringed seal through aerial surveys each winter.

On the rocky beach, a bull southern elephant seal hauled himself ashore, bellowing loudly to assert dominance.

Historical photographs of the Caribbean monk seal help researchers reconstruct its appearance and behavior.

The museum's new exhibit showcased a rare inscription in Lesser Seal Script that puzzled even seasoned epigraphers.

The museum's calligraphy exhibit featured a rare inscription in lesser seal script.

The museum's label explained that Small Seal Script was an alternative writing style used during the Qin dynasty.