Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Wildlife
Bears
Observe these magnificent carnivores through the long summer evenings from the
comfort of a hide in
Kuusamo
, among several other places.
Elk
These large beasts are widespread over Finland but harder to see now that increased
fencing tends to keep them off the roads. Try an elk-watching safari out of
Kuhmo
for your
best chance.
a real hazard on the roads. There are numerous places where you can meet and feed them,
or take a sled safari with them in winter.
Seals
The rare Saimaa ringed seal is a freshwater variety, best seen by grabbing a canoe
and exploring the lakes of the
Kolovesi and Linnansaari national parks
.
Wolverine, Lieksa
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