Articles related to "Baiji"
Baiji River Dolphin Species Lost
The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy.
baiji river dolphin • yangtze river • china • threatened habitat • species extinction
The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy.
baiji river dolphin • yangtze river • china • threatened habitat • species extinction
6 Endangered Dolphins and Porpoise
6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?
endangered dolphins • endangered porpoises • by-catch • extinct baiji • susu
6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?
endangered dolphins • endangered porpoises • by-catch • extinct baiji • susu
River or Freshwater Dolphins
Five species of dolphin have evolved to live in big, muddy rivers. Convergent evolution has made them look very similar despite little genetic connection.
river dolphins • river • baiji • amazon river dolphin • ganges river dolphin
Five species of dolphin have evolved to live in big, muddy rivers. Convergent evolution has made them look very similar despite little genetic connection.
river dolphins • river • baiji • amazon river dolphin • ganges river dolphin
Vaquita: Most Endangered Cetacean
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
The Ten Most Endangered Mammals
Ten of the most critically endangered mammals facing extinction as a result of habitat destruction and loss, introduced species,hunting and/or poaching.
most endangered mammals • baiji • javan rhinoceros • hairy-nosed wombat • extinction
Ten of the most critically endangered mammals facing extinction as a result of habitat destruction and loss, introduced species,hunting and/or poaching.
most endangered mammals • baiji • javan rhinoceros • hairy-nosed wombat • extinction
Amazon Pink River Dolphin
Pink River Dolphins are playful and slow swimming fish are the best known of the five species of river dolphins.
amazon pink river dolphin • amazon pink river dolphin also called boto • boto found from peru columbia south america • endangered species list since 2002 • chinese species called baiji declared extinct in 2
Pink River Dolphins are playful and slow swimming fish are the best known of the five species of river dolphins.
amazon pink river dolphin • amazon pink river dolphin also called boto • boto found from peru columbia south america • endangered species list since 2002 • chinese species called baiji declared extinct in 2
Good, But Not Plenty - Endangered Dolphins
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
Yangtze Finless Porpoise Born
The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.
endangered yangtze finless porpoise • freshwater porpoise • yangtze river development • captive breeding program • fishing gear bycatch
The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.
endangered yangtze finless porpoise • freshwater porpoise • yangtze river development • captive breeding program • fishing gear bycatch
A Wish for the New Millennium
Dolphins have been a member of earth's society for thousands of years. What will happen to them over the next ten years, or twenty? Will there be any left for future generations to learn of and see?
Dolphins have been a member of earth's society for thousands of years. What will happen to them over the next ten years, or twenty? Will there be any left for future generations to learn of and see?
Burning Down the House - Part II
Here's a final look at the Three Gorges Dam, complete with some items that should get you thinking about archaeology, history, the environment and more.
three gorges dam • irrigation • hydrology • archaeology • ba
Here's a final look at the Three Gorges Dam, complete with some items that should get you thinking about archaeology, history, the environment and more.
three gorges dam • irrigation • hydrology • archaeology • ba
South America River Dolphin Survey
A unique survey of South America's river dolphin populations is giving a clearer picture of the status of two threatened species and the rivers they live in.
amazon river dolphin • orinoco river • pink river dolphin • freshwater dolphins • tucuxi
A unique survey of South America's river dolphin populations is giving a clearer picture of the status of two threatened species and the rivers they live in.
amazon river dolphin • orinoco river • pink river dolphin • freshwater dolphins • tucuxi
China's White-Handed Gibbon Gone?
White-handed gibbons are threatened throughout their range in Southeast Asia but few people even know the species exists. Other gibbons may be facing extinction as well.
chinese white-handed gibbon • in danger of extinction • endangered lesser apes • habitat loss and fragmentation • great apes
White-handed gibbons are threatened throughout their range in Southeast Asia but few people even know the species exists. Other gibbons may be facing extinction as well.
chinese white-handed gibbon • in danger of extinction • endangered lesser apes • habitat loss and fragmentation • great apes
Last Chance to See Revisited
Douglas Adams, best known for his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently novels, turns his attention to the plight of the worlds rarest creatures.
last chance to see • douglas adams endangered species • douglas adams mark carwardine • douglas adams conservation recovery • douglas adams bbc radio
Douglas Adams, best known for his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently novels, turns his attention to the plight of the worlds rarest creatures.
last chance to see • douglas adams endangered species • douglas adams mark carwardine • douglas adams conservation recovery • douglas adams bbc radio
The Endangered Ganges River Dolphin
One of two subspecies of South Asian River dolphin, efforts to save this primitive cetacean have been limited. Extinction is likely unless the Ganges itself is restored.
endangered ganges river dolphin • south asia • primitive freshwater cetacean • india water pollution • habitat degradation
One of two subspecies of South Asian River dolphin, efforts to save this primitive cetacean have been limited. Extinction is likely unless the Ganges itself is restored.
endangered ganges river dolphin • south asia • primitive freshwater cetacean • india water pollution • habitat degradation
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