Articles related to "Freshwater Dolphins"
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
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
Protecting Asian River Dolphins
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
South American River Dolphin Census Results
Cooperative survey by multiple NGOs and governments helps to improve protection for South American freshwater dolphins as habitat use and threats are better understood.
south american river dolphin survey results • pink freshwater dolphins • tuxuci or gray river dolphin • amazon and orinoco river basins • river dolphin conservation strategy
Cooperative survey by multiple NGOs and governments helps to improve protection for South American freshwater dolphins as habitat use and threats are better understood.
south american river dolphin survey results • pink freshwater dolphins • tuxuci or gray river dolphin • amazon and orinoco river basins • river dolphin conservation strategy
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
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
Cambodia National Parks, Jungle & Marine Reserve
From coastal mangrove to mountain and jungle, Cambodia claims some of the finest protected areas in South East Asia, harbouring a rich wildlife and endangered species.
cambodia national parks • sihanoukville-ream marine reserve • bokor-kampot • ratanakiri-virachey • cambodia wildlife conservation
From coastal mangrove to mountain and jungle, Cambodia claims some of the finest protected areas in South East Asia, harbouring a rich wildlife and endangered species.
cambodia national parks • sihanoukville-ream marine reserve • bokor-kampot • ratanakiri-virachey • cambodia wildlife conservation
Getting Into Ecuador's Rainforest
While many people may be familiar with Ecuador's famous Galapagos Islands, great adventures can also be experienced in Ecuador's rainforest in the Amazon River Basin.
amazon river basin • ecuador's rainforest • jungle adventures • misahuallí • napo river
While many people may be familiar with Ecuador's famous Galapagos Islands, great adventures can also be experienced in Ecuador's rainforest in the Amazon River Basin.
amazon river basin • ecuador's rainforest • jungle adventures • misahuallí • napo river
The Biodiversity of Ecuador's "Oriente"
Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.
ecuador's oriente • rainforests biodiversity • wildlife diversity • plant diversity • animal diversity
Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.
ecuador's oriente • rainforests biodiversity • wildlife diversity • plant diversity • animal diversity
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
The Evolution of Whales and Dolphins
Whales and dolphins have long fascinated people and remain an image of paramount beauty and oceanic grace. But where did they come from?
evolution • whales • whales dolphins • evolution animals • ancestor
Whales and dolphins have long fascinated people and remain an image of paramount beauty and oceanic grace. But where did they come from?
evolution • whales • whales dolphins • evolution animals • ancestor
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