Lake Baikal contains an astonishing 23% of the world’s fresh water! It is the oldest lake on earth and has a biodiverse ecosystem in and around the lake. But did you know it also has a spooky history? Come learn all about it this week as Chantel takes us through its journey, you’ll never know what creatures we will meet along the way.
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