Articles related to "River 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
More Rare Irrawaddy River Dolphins in Bangladesh
Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.
irrawaddy river dolphin • bangladesh • ganges river dolphin • endangered asian species • genetic diversity
Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.
irrawaddy river dolphin • bangladesh • ganges river dolphin • endangered asian species • genetic diversity
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
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
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
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
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
Dolphin Feature - The Amazon River Dolphin
In the murky river waters of the Amazon lives a unique species of dolphin.
snout • amazon • dolphin • amazon • unique species of dolphin
In the murky river waters of the Amazon lives a unique species of dolphin.
snout • amazon • dolphin • amazon • unique species of dolphin
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
Pink Dolphins of the Amazon
Researchers are slowly learning more about the mysterious pink dolphin, an ancient river whale that is unique to South America's Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
pink dolphin in amazon • pink dolphin in south america • orinoco river dolphin • river whale • inia geoffrensis
Researchers are slowly learning more about the mysterious pink dolphin, an ancient river whale that is unique to South America's Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
pink dolphin in amazon • pink dolphin in south america • orinoco river dolphin • river whale • inia geoffrensis
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
Dolphin Feature - The Susu
While losing its sight, the Susu makes up for it by being a unique river dolphin.
dolphins • india • susu • ganges river • susu
While losing its sight, the Susu makes up for it by being a unique river dolphin.
dolphins • india • susu • ganges river • susu
National Geographic Megafishes Project
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
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
Pampas Tour in Bolivia
A trip to Rurrenabaque is difficult because of its remoteness but well worth the time for an unforgettable trip to the pampas wetlands area.
pampas tours • budget trips in bolivia • amazon basin in bolivia • tours to the amazon basin • backpacker trips to the amazon basin
A trip to Rurrenabaque is difficult because of its remoteness but well worth the time for an unforgettable trip to the pampas wetlands area.
pampas tours • budget trips in bolivia • amazon basin in bolivia • tours to the amazon basin • backpacker trips to the amazon basin
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
Pennsylvania where memories last a lifetime!
Experience Pennsylvania, via covered brigdes, country roads, hiking, fishing, camping, Amish people, and more...
amish • bridges • pennsylvania • camping • fishing
Experience Pennsylvania, via covered brigdes, country roads, hiking, fishing, camping, Amish people, and more...
amish • bridges • pennsylvania • camping • fishing
Cambodia's Beaches and Islands
Cambodia is more than Angkor Wat! Relax on beaches around Sihanoukville, find the best seafood restaurant in Kep and explore Bokor Mountain in Kampot.
sihanoukville beaches • kep restaurant • bokor hill station • bokor kampot • cambodia national park
Cambodia is more than Angkor Wat! Relax on beaches around Sihanoukville, find the best seafood restaurant in Kep and explore Bokor Mountain in Kampot.
sihanoukville beaches • kep restaurant • bokor hill station • bokor kampot • cambodia national park
Four Thousand Islands in Southern Laos
A trip to Southern Laos is best described as a trip to savor Mekong tranquility. The 4000 Islands situated in Champasak Province offer a unique bounty of natural wonder
southern laos • mekong river • li phi waterfalls • pakse • irrawaddy dolphins
A trip to Southern Laos is best described as a trip to savor Mekong tranquility. The 4000 Islands situated in Champasak Province offer a unique bounty of natural wonder
southern laos • mekong river • li phi waterfalls • pakse • irrawaddy dolphins
Sundarbans National Park, Ganges Delta
The Sundarbans are a pristine world of forests, rivers and swamps teeming with wildlife where humans still dare to venture to eek out a precarious living.
sundarbans national park • royal bengal tigers • sundarbans tiger project • bangladesh coastal mangrove • world heritage site bangladesh
The Sundarbans are a pristine world of forests, rivers and swamps teeming with wildlife where humans still dare to venture to eek out a precarious living.
sundarbans national park • royal bengal tigers • sundarbans tiger project • bangladesh coastal mangrove • world heritage site bangladesh
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
Caspian Seal is Now an Endangered Species
Commercial hunting, fishing gear entanglement, habitat loss, pollution and disease are all implicated as IUCN changes the Caspian seal's red list status to endangered.
caspian seal • fishing net entanglement • commercial seal hunting • water pollution • endangered marine mammals
Commercial hunting, fishing gear entanglement, habitat loss, pollution and disease are all implicated as IUCN changes the Caspian seal's red list status to endangered.
caspian seal • fishing net entanglement • commercial seal hunting • water pollution • endangered marine mammals
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
Saving the American Paddlefish
Also known as the Mississippi Paddlefish or Spoon Bill, this popular sport fish is becoming extinct like the Chinese Paddlefish.
saving american paddlefish • latin name polyodon spathula • mississippi paddlefish spoon bill popular sport fi • chinese paddlefish • american paddlefish midwest united states
Also known as the Mississippi Paddlefish or Spoon Bill, this popular sport fish is becoming extinct like the Chinese Paddlefish.
saving american paddlefish • latin name polyodon spathula • mississippi paddlefish spoon bill popular sport fi • chinese paddlefish • american paddlefish midwest united states
Study of Impacts of Swim With Wild Dolphin Tours
Swim with dolphin programs are extremely popular in the wild. But a study in the Red Sea looked at negative impacts on the animals and noted that management is needed.
swim with dolphin tours • spinner dolphin study • samadai reef in egypt • human interaction with marine mammals • management plan
Swim with dolphin programs are extremely popular in the wild. But a study in the Red Sea looked at negative impacts on the animals and noted that management is needed.
swim with dolphin tours • spinner dolphin study • samadai reef in egypt • human interaction with marine mammals • management plan
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