Bajii Yangtze dolphin The Baiji Yangtze Dolphin is with all probability extinct reports a scientific expedition from the Institute for Hydrobiology Wuhan, China, and the Swiss-based baiji.org ...
China’s Yangtze river dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer) represents a third genus, but the species hasn’t been seen in the wild in 40 years and may be extinct, according to the International Union ...
The longest river in Asia, the Yangtze is one of the only two rivers in the world with two types of dolphin. That was, until 2006 when the Baiji dolphin was declared “functionally extinct”. Its close ...
The others live in the Ganges in India and the Indus in Pakistan, in the Yangtze in China, and in the Río de la Plata between Argentina and Uruguay. All river dolphins are superficially similar ...
Discover the fascinating world of river dolphins in India, facing threats but captivating hearts with their unique features.
the Baiji or Yangtze River dolphin. The Baiji, its close relative became extinct in 2006. The finless porpoise is now grappling with survival. The smiling mammals will face the same fate as the ...
the Indus and Ganges dolphins of South Asia, the critically endangered baiji or Yangtze river dolphin of China, and the Amazon river dolphin or boto in the Amazon and Orinoco river systems. The ...
One high-profile casualty is the beloved Yangtze river dolphin, which is now believed to be extinct (it hasn’t been seen since 2002). We’re working hard with partners in China to help reduce the ...
The Yangtze river’s finless porpoise is one of the very few porpoises (relatives of dolphins and whales) that live in fresh water. Its small size and cute 'smile' make it much loved in China and ...