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The seals are doing well and come highly recommended at DesertasPhoto by Jorge Bilbao on Pexels
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The seals are doing well and come highly recommended at Desertas

TVI Notícias31 August 2026 at 21:27

The seal colony on the Desertas islands, belonging to the Madeira archipelago, is in a good state of conservation. The article indicates that this Madeiran colony, considered a kind of biodiversity sanctuary, already consists of 30 animals.

Seals are a protected species that find ideal conditions for their survival in Desertas. The reference to the colony being "doing well and coming highly recommended" suggests that the population has been growing and that the area effectively serves as a refuge for these animals.

The Desertas islands are known for their environmental protection status, serving as habitat for various threatened species. The presence of 30 seal specimens represents an important milestone for the preservation of this species in the region.

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