Lake Baikal is known as the grand dame? of all lakes. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage due to its stunning bio-diversity. Most of its 2500 some odd plant and animal species, like the freshwater seal, evolved in pristine isolation and are found nowhere else on the planet. The 25 million year old lake predates humans, but it may not outlive us.
It doesnt take much prodding to get information out of Hampton when it comes to the lake! Her abounding awe and reverence for one of Mother Natures most unique wonders is completely apparent. Unfortunately, according to Hampton and other…
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