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Irrawaddy DolphinArchive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml-list.htmlSydney Morning HeraldThe Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin, which inhabits a 190 kilometre (118 mile) stretch in Cambodia and Laos, has been listed as critically endangered since ... Dolphin spotting - Sep 5, 2006 Malaysia StarIn fact, photographing the Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) at the ... Choo says the Irrawaddy dolphin is a big draw for Westerners because of its ... Bangladesh's majestic dolphins at risk - Jan 28, 2008 BBC NewsBut it's the Ganges river dolphin and the Irrawaddy dolphin which give the most cause for concern. "The most dire threat to them comes in the form of ... Snubfin dolphin in a class of its own - Jul 6, 2005 New Zealand HeraldAn Australian snubfin dolphin - not a variety of Irrawaddy dolphin but a separate species, named for its stubby dorsal fin. ... Survey raises hope for India's Irrawaddy dolphins - Mar 28, 2007 Reuters UKCHILIKA LAGOON, India (Reuters) - Hope is rising the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin can be saved in India after a survey showed more of the animals than ... Mekong river dolphin 'nearly extinct' - Jan 27, 2010 Canada.comThe Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin, which inhabits a 190-kilometre (118-mile) stretch in Cambodia and Laos, has been listed as critically endangered since ... Dolphins' cry for safety - Jul 18, 2009 Malaysia StarGentle creature: An Irrawaddy dolphin seen of the Santubong coast in Kuching. ... βThe Irrawaddy dolphin especially has leanings towards habitats near the ... Irrawaddy dolphin in murky waters - Jan 13, 2005 People & the PlanetSix species of dolphins may become extinct in the next decade, scientists warn, thanks to indiscriminate fishing. And the future of one - the Irrawaddy ... Nets Kill Nearly 1,000 Marine Mammals a Day, Group Says - Jan 15, 2010 National GeographicSpecies on the bycatch priority list include the Irrawaddy dolphin. ... He and his colleagues also recommend closing some Irrawaddy dolphin habitats to ... Conservationist: Cambodia's Irrawaddy dolphin population could … - Feb 15, 2006 Free with registration - America's Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.comCambodia's population of Irrawaddy dolphins could vanish within a decade unless strict enforcement is undertaken to protect the endangered species, ... CDA plans land-based observation of dolphins - Nov 22, 2009 FrontlineConsidering the status of Irrawaddy dolphin globally, the success of this study will be of great significance,β? he maintained. ... Study Finds Bangladesh Largest Hotspot For Rare Freshwater Dolphins - Apr 3, 2009 AHNDhaka, Bangladesh (AHN) - Bangladesh's coastal waterways are home to the largest known population of the rare of Irrawaddy dolphin, a New York-based ... Report Abundance of Mekong Dolphin Population, 2007. - Jun 20, 2008 WWF InternationalEach year, the Cambodian Mekong Dolphin Conservation Project conducts a population survey of the Irrawaddy dolphin in Cambodia's Mekong river. ... Marine challenge - Apr 3, 2007 Malaysia StarHOPE is rising that the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin can be saved in India after a survey showed more of the animals than before in a vast, brackish lagoon ... Huge new population of Irrawaddy dolphins discovered in Bangladesh β ... - Aug 12, 2008 Wildlife ExtraThe Black Sea bottlenose dolphin, the Irrawaddy dolphin and the Atlantic humpback ... Current population figures for the Irrawaddy dolphin are unknown, ... Bangladesh dolphins 'back from dead' - Apr 10, 2009 BBC NewsThe Irrawaddy dolphin grows to up to 2.5m (eight feet) in length and frequents large rivers, estuaries and freshwater lagoons in south and south-east Asia. ... Irrawaddy dolphins swim easier - Mar 29, 2007 Independent OnlineChilika Lagoon - Hope is rising that the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin can be saved in India after a survey showed more of the animals than before in a vast, ... Site of human-dolphin partnership becomes protected area - Jun 22, 2006 eurekalert.orgThe Irrawaddy dolphin grows to some 2 to 2.5 meters in length (6.5 to 8 ... The new protected area will boost awareness about the Irrawaddy dolphin and its ... Four arrested after killing rare fresh water dolphin. 28/01/2005. ABC... - Jan 28, 2005 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineThree men and a woman have been arrested in Cambodia after they allegedly killed a rare Irrawaddy dolphin by tossing an explosive device into a river. ... Dugong, Dolphin Round Out Endangered Animal Coins - Jun 25, 2008 NumisMaster.comIrrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), KM 107, IUCN Data Deficient; and bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), KM 108, IUCN Data Deficient. ... Massive population of rare Irrawaddy dolphins discovered in Bangladesh - Mar 31, 2009 Mongabay.comOther threats to the Irrawaddy dolphin include declining freshwater due to human use and climate change, which is threatening to raise the sea-level and ... ENVIRONMENT: GILLNETS PUSH WHALES AND DOLPHINS TOWARD … - Jun 10, 2005 Pay-Per-View - Inter Press Service English News Wire - HighBeam ResearchIn the case of the Irrawaddy dolphin, for example, fishermen have been encouraged to use sound deterrents, such as striking two ... Endangered dolphins found off Bangladesh - Oct 11, 2008 Inquirer.netAlthough its name is derived from Myanmar's biggest river, the two-meter (six-foot) long Irrawaddy dolphin is mainly an oceanic mammal that favors coastal ... FEATURE: Cambodia's once-endangered river dolphins now drawing … - Apr 2, 2007 $4.95 - Asian Economic News - ECNextAsia's Irrawaddy dolphin, once facing extinction, is now making a comeback ... The Irrawaddy dolphin, which reaches a length of up to 2.8 meters on maturity ... "The Hungry Tide": fate in the currents - May 15, 2005 Seattle TimesThe Sundarbans shelter the Royal Bengal tiger and the Irrawaddy dolphin. ... She hopes to make the Irrawaddy dolphin (orcaella brevirostris, cousin to Puget ... Mekong dolphins on the brink of extinction - Jul 3, 2009 Wildlife ExtraThe Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin is regarded as a sacred animal by both Khmer and Lao people, and is an important source of income and jobs for ... RP gets int'l support to protect migratory birds - Dec 9, 2008 GMA news.tvIn the Philippines, a small population of Irrawaddy dolphin can be found only in Malampaya Sound in the northern part of the island province of Palawan. ... FEEDING THE SOUL IN NATURE'S MAW - Jul 24, 2005 Pay-Per-View - South Florida Sun - Sentinel - ProQuest ArchiverThe Sundarbans shelter the Royal Bengal tiger and the Irrawaddy dolphin. ... She hopes to make the Irrawaddy dolphin (cousin to Puget Sound's own killer ... The New Nation - Internet Edition - Feb 11, 2008 New Nation - The New NationBut it's the Ganges river dolphin and the Irrawaddy dolphin which give the most cause for concern. "The most dire threat to them comes in the form of ... Rare dolphin killed in Orissa's Chilika Lake - Jan 4, 2010 Economic TimesBHUBANESWAR: A rare Irrawaddy dolphin was killed by poachers in Orissa's Chilika Lake, an official said Monday. "We recovered the carcass Sunday evening ... Finless porpoise dies on Orissa coast due to polythene intake - Mar 9, 2007 KalingaTimesDolphin researchers from the CDA went to the spot to examine the carcass after reports appeared in local daily newspapers that a dead Irrawaddy dolphin was ... NEW SPECIES PICTURES: "Fast Talking" Frog, Snubfin Dolphin Found - Jan 25, 2010 National GeographicThe mammal, which was originally confused with the Irrawaddy dolphin species, (see related story) seems to prefer Australia's protected coastal waters, ... New dolphin species discovered off Australia - Jul 5, 2005 CBC.caScientists had thought the snubfin was a related species called the Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), which is found in Australia and in Asian ... Travel blog: The 4,000 islands of Laos - Jan 11, 2008 TravelBite.co.ukHaving suffered from a broken heart she stayed in the Mekong still mourning her snake husband, still visible to this day in form of the Irrawaddy dolphin. ... Dolphin find may make marine history - Aug 1, 2008 NEWS.com.au - news.com.auThe shy species was initially mistaken for an Irrawaddy dolphin, which is found in coastal areas and rivers in Southeast Asia. ... New dolphin species officially recognised - Jul 9, 2005 New ScientistOrcaella heinsohni has been recognised as a different species to the Asian Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), named after a river in Burma. ... WWF Names World's Top 10 Rivers at Greatest Risk - Mar 21, 2007 Environment News ServiceThe basin is inhabited by the Irrawaddy Dolphin, the Mekong population of which is critically endangered. The Mekong River fishery is based on the annual ... Thousands of rare Irrawaddy dolphins found along Bangladesh coast - Nov 8, 2009 The GuardianThe Irrawaddy dolphin grows to some 2-2.5 metres in length (6.5-8ft) and lives in large rivers, estuaries, and freshwater lagoons in south and south-east ... Solar ship sails the ocean green - Mar 15, 2005 Sydney Morning HeraldThe ship is called the E/S Orcelle after the orcelle dolphin - or the Irrawaddy dolphin, one of the world's most endangered species. ... Battle to save Cambodian dolphin - Jul 9, 2008 BBC NewsHe is looking for one of the world's rarest mammals - the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin. Older people in this part of northern Cambodia talk of how they used to ... Dolphin death toll mounting in Asia - Feb 3, 2006 WWF International...populations of the Vaquita dolphin in the Gulf of California, the Harbour porpoise in the Baltic Sea, and the Irrawaddy dolphin in Southeast Asia. Cambodia's Mekong River dolphins were heading for extinction until... - Dec 15, 2007 Taipei Times - Taipei TimesOne of about 80 "river guards," he is part of a groundbreaking conservation effort which has been credited with helping pull the Irrawaddy dolphin back from ... Conservation: Humpback whales make a comeback - May 15, 2009 The GuardianSmaller coastal and fresh water species, including the vaquita porpoise, finless porpoise, South American river dolphin and Irrawaddy dolphin, ... Kimberley dolphins may be new species - Jul 31, 2008 NEWS.com.auThe shy species was initially mistaken for an Irrawaddy dolphin, which is found in coastal areas and rivers in Southeast Asia. ... Threatened by man - Sep 5, 2006 Malaysia StarFOUND from the Bay of Bengal to Papua New Guinea and northern Australia, the Irrawaddy dolphin was so named because it was described in 1866 by Victorian ... Bangladesh: afloat in the land of water - Jan 6, 2010 Telegraph.co.ukIt was almost certainly an Irrawaddy dolphin, believed to be almost extinct in Bangladesh until earlier this year when conservationists declared that nearly ... Fanged frog among animals endangered by climate change - Sep 25, 2009 Telegraph.co.ukThe new discoveries add to the wealth of wildlife including the Javan rhino, Indochinese tiger and the Irrawaddy dolphin found in the region, ... The Hindu Business Line - May 19, 2006 Hindu Business LineThere are several aquatic mammals β the Ganges dolphin, Indo-pacific hump-backed dolphin, Irrawaddy dolphin and the finless porpoise. ... thestar.com mobile: article - Jan 2, 2010 Toronto StarThe Greater Mekong region is home to 430 mammal species, including the Asian elephant, Irrawaddy dolphin and Javan rhino, and is one of the last strongholds ... Nature group says humpback whales recovering - Aug 11, 2008 USA TODAY - USA TodayThe Irrawaddy dolphin of southeast Asia, the finless porpoise that swims from the Persian Gulf to the coast of north Japan and South America's franciscana ... New species show how little we know of the sea - Mar 29, 2007 Nature.comGenetic and osteological analyses of Irrawaddy dolphin specimens collected from Asian and Australian waters provided significant statistical basis that the ... Flamingos, dolphin facing threats due to climate change impacts - Dec 8, 2009 SifyThe report also mentions the Irrawaddy dolphin, a coastal species that relies on the flow of fresh water from estuaries in Bangladesh and elsewhere in ... Unveiled: the clean queen of the sea - Mar 13, 2005 Telegraph.co.ukThe ship is called the E/S Orcelle after the orcelle dolphin - the French word for the Irrawaddy dolphin, one of the world's most critically endangered ... Dolphins are friends to fishermen | Efforts under way to save species... - Jul 6, 2006 Pay-Per-View - San Diego Union - Tribune - ProQuest ArchiverBut the Irrawaddy dolphin population on the river is critically endangered. Recent surveys by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Myanmar government ... Less than 50 rare dolphins left - Mar 8, 2007 Independent OnlineWWF-Philippines said the Irrawaddy dolphin was the most endangered dolphin in the Southeast Asian archipelago nation, with just 77 found in the Malampaya ... Snubfin dolphin pops up for air - Mar 6, 2008 The SunThe Snubfin is closely related to and resembles the Irrawaddy dolphin, but minor differences in colour and skull separate the two species. ... Dolphin discovery.(Australian Snubfin) - Mar 1, 2006 Free with registration - National Geographic Kids - AccessMyLibrary.comExperts had previously confused the marine mammal with its cousin, the Asian Irrawaddy dolphin. Sightings of both animals were unusual, so scientists only ... World must help protect vital Mekong river - activists - Nov 13, 2007 Forbes...tens of thousands of people and endanger up to 1300 aquatic species including the rare Mekong giant catfish and the Irrawaddy dolphin, activists said. ... Dolphin population increases in Chilika - Feb 22, 2007 KalingaTimesAccording to the statistics available with the CDA, the Irrawaddy dolphin population in the world was around 1000 at present. ... New Australian dolphin spits at food - Apr 13, 2009 Mongabay.comThe odd behavior described by Lydia Gibson of WWF, Australia, has only been seen in one other species of dolphin, the Irrawaddy dolphin, a close relation to ... Listening to rice grow - Oct 7, 2005 Globe and MailThe rare Irrawaddy dolphin comes upriver from Cambodia between January and March and the only place you might catch a glimpse of these rare mammals is at ... 1,000 new jungle species discovered - Dec 15, 2008 Toronto StarThe Greater Mekong region is home to 430 mammal species, including the Asian elephant, Irrawaddy dolphin and Javan rhino, and is one of the last strongholds ... The Irrawaddy: All the news that Burma deems unfit to print.(FEATURES)... - Dec 7, 2007 Pay-Per-View - Christian Science Monitor - HighBeam ResearchThe Christian Science Monitor; June 3, 1999 ; 700+ words ... ... looking for - the blue-gray fin of an irrawaddy dolphin. Villagers had warned him that ... DNA samples reveal new dolphin species. 05/07/2005. ABC News Online - May 7, 2005 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineMs Beasley has been studying the Asian irrawaddy dolphin since 1996. That species is in trouble: Khmer Rouge guerillas hunted irrawaddy in the Mekong River ... Article: whale - The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus | HighBeam … - Jul 12, 2006 Pay-Per-View - Oxford American Writers Thesaurus - HighBeam ResearchIrrawaddy dolphin killer whale pilot whale right whale dolphin rough-toothed dolphin spinner dolphin spotted dolphin striped dolphin ... CONSERVATION: Survival Countdown Begins - For Elephants to Lions - Dec 22, 2009 Inter Press ServiceThe Irrawaddy dolphin is a prime target.'' The humphead wrasse, a fish common in the seas of the Indo-Pacific, on the other hand, is also fast perishing to ... Humpback Whales On "Road To Recovery" - Jan 23, 2005 CBS NewsThe Irrawaddy dolphin of southeast Asia, the finless porpoise that swims from the Persian Gulf to the coast of north Japan and South America's franciscana ... Climate change affected over a dozen of species: Report - Dec 9, 2009 Economic TimesAsia and Africa; Irrawaddy dolphin, a coastal species found in Southeast Asia; musk ox, which exists in Arctic Tundra and ocean-going hawksbill turtle. ... One in Four Mammal Species at Risk of Extinction - Oct 7, 2008 eNews Park ForestThe Irrawaddy dolphin went from data deficient to vulnerable on the new list, confirming that the dolphin, found in southeast Asia, is facing serious ... Conservation: Humpback whales make a comeback - Aug 13, 2008 Tehran TimesSmaller coastal and fresh water species, including the vaquita porpoise, finless porpoise, South American river dolphin and Irrawaddy dolphin, ... Our coral reefs under threat - Jun 19, 2006 Pay-Per-View - New Straits Times - Factiva, from Dow JonesHome to three-quarters of the world's coral species and over 3000 types of fish, the Coral Triangle is also home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphin and the ... Wetlands has ecotourism potential - Sep 19, 2009 Malaysia Star...the waters within the bay supported at least three species of dolphins β the Irrawaddy Dolphin, Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin and the Finless Porpoise ... Sun, Wind, Fuel Cells Power Cargo Ship of the Future - Apr 6, 2005 Environment News ServiceThe innovative vessel is named in honor of the Irrawaddy dolphin, known in French as the Orcelle dolphin, currently high on the endangered species list of ... Vietnam plans Mekong mega-dam in Laos: state media - Dec 25, 2007 Channel News Asia...displace tens of thousands of people, harm the fragile river ecology and endanger species such as the rare Mekong giant catfish and Irrawaddy dolphin. ... Development, A 'Double-Edge Sword' For Wetlands Of Bako-Buntal Bay - Sep 7, 2009 Bernama...waters within the bay supported at least three species of dolphins - the Irrawaddy Dolphin, Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin and the Finless Porpoise while ... The New Nation - Internet Edition - Oct 13, 2008 New Nation - The New NationIrrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) was identified by Sir Richard Owen in 1866 and is one of the two species of the genus (the other being the ... CONSERVATION: Win Some Lose Some for Threatened Species - Dec 22, 2009 Inter Press ServiceBANGKOK, Oct 14 (IPS) - The great white shark, Irrawaddy dolphin, minke whale and the ramin tree were among the big winners at the endangered species ... Eco-tourism in Chilka threatens Dolphins - Feb 5, 2007 Zee News...sealed the proposal for a Dolphin sanctuary mooted by the Chilka Development Authority, to conserve and preserve the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin here. ... Factiva Search - Mar 23, 2005 Pay-Per-View - Bangkok Post - Factiva, from Dow JonesThe Irrawaddy dolphin in the Mekong river basin is among Asia's river dolphin populations facing a severe decline due ... (c) 2005 View full article... ... Reporter: Mark Horstman - Mar 20, 2008 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineLong assumed to be the Irrawaddy Dolphin of SE Asia, the Australian Snubfin lives right across our tropical north, from Townsville to Broome. ... Dams in Laos threaten Asia's largest waterfall, critically endangered... - Mar 16, 2009 Mongabay.comSeveral threatened species β including the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin and the giant catfish β would be at risk, as would important tourist ... The Wetlands Alliance Programme - Dec 17, 2006 WWF International...ecologically critical area that includes a diversity of riverine habitats, important for many migratory fish species and the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin. ... Nick Drainey's world view: Endangered dolphins thrive on islands of … - Apr 5, 2009 Scotland on Sunday...rlier, scientists believed the largest Irrawaddy dolphin population numbered just a few hundred. Brian Smith, a WCS researcher who led the study, ... Qld: Meet Orcaella heinsohni, the new Aussie dolphin | Article from... - Jul 5, 2005 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...the Irrawaddy dolphin found in coastal waters and major rivers of Asia and northern Australia. But James Cook University Townsville marine researcher Isabel ... Qld: New dolphin species found in northern Australia | Article from... - Jul 5, 2005 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchThe Australian Snubfin Dolphin was originally believed to be the Irrawaddy dolphin that's known to live in coastal waters and major rivers in Asia and ... Article: Numbers of rare dolphin increase ; World News IN BRIEF - The... - Mar 29, 2007 Pay-Per-View - Independent - London - HighBeam ResearchORISSA, INDIA Hope is rising that the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin can be saved in India after a survey showed numbers... Flawed wildlife law - May 20, 2008 Malaysia StarThe lists of protected species need a review as some species in trouble are still not totally protected, for instance the Asian elephant, Irrawaddy dolphin ... ENVIRONMENT: Mekong River Commission Remiss - Activists - Dec 23, 2009 Inter Press Service...being washed away are over a thousand fish species, including those unique to the area, such as the rare Mekong giant catfish and the Irrawaddy dolphin. ... Dayaks remind of need to foster unity at Games - Jul 14, 2008 Jakarta PostEnggang (a type of bird) is one of three animals serving as mascots for the Games; the other two being the pesut (Irrawaddy dolphin) and orangutan. ... Kuching Ramsar site under threat from human activity - Aug 8, 2008 Malaysia Star...and other protected wildlife, such as the silver leaf monkey, long-tail macaque, estuarine crocodile, Irrawaddy dolphin and adjutant stork,β? he said. ... Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia,... - Sep 26, 2009 Asia Times OnlineBoediono, founder of Irrawaddy dolphin conservation foundation YK-RASI in Samarinda, observed, "Investors are now more attracted to coal mining which is ... Face to face with orangutans - Nov 11, 2008 $2.95 - Salt Lake Tribune, The - NewsBankAfter walking a half-kilometer through dense tropical rain forest, the crowd of about 50 waits impatiently. A loud crash grabs everyone's attention. ... Article: The World: Anger at whaling.(News) - Birmingham Mail... - May 21, 2008 Pay-Per-View - Birmingham Mail - HighBeam ResearchWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society will be fighting for protection from commercial trade for the Irrawaddy dolphin and against a proposal by . ... newindpress on sunday - News Items - Aug 27, 2008 Newindpress on SundayCommonly identified with blunt, bulging foreheads, the Irrawaddy dolphin belongs to a rare species that is now facing extinction. Its skin is dark gray, ... EBSCOhost Connection: The zero emission car carrier. - Jan 1, 2006 Subscription - Automotive Industries - EBSCO PublishingThe zero emission car carrier The zero emission car carrier The innovative vessel is named in honor of the Irrawaddy dolphin, known in French as the Orcelle ... Twenty-six years ago, Tiffiny Luong was a frightened teen in a... - Jan 28, 2007 $2.95 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - NewsBankThe Irrawaddy dolphin is considered sacred by Vietnamese fisherman, who consider it to be a harbinger of good fortune. In the magic of this moment, ... Good news: more Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika - Feb 24, 2007 earthtimes.orgThe total population of the Irrawaddy dolphin is estimated to be less than 1000. It is a small cetacean that inhabits the coastal and estuarine waters of ... Ship of tomorrow features an environmental design.(Down the Line) - Aug 1, 2005 Free with registration - Assembly - AccessMyLibrary.comThe vessel is named after the Irrawaddy dolphin, which is known in French as the Orcelle dolphin. The Orcelle currently ranks among the world's most ... Shipping, shipbuilding, offshore news - Mar 10, 2005 Marine LogThe ship is named after the Irrawaddy dolphin known as in French as the Orcelle dolphin. WWF, the global conservation organization, lists the Orcelle ... Nature powers car carrier of the future - Mar 21, 2005 JEC CompositesThe ship is named after the Irrawaddy dolphin which is also known as in French as the Orcelle dolphin. WWF, the global conservation organisation, ... Fight to save rare dolphins - Jul 29, 2009 Coff's Coast AdvocateMr Goodall collected the Irrawaddy dolphin species north of Cairns in 1969 for the Vic Oakes Aquarium. At the time he was managing the Jack Evans Aquarium, Authors of report on dolphins will not face charges, official says - Jul 16, 2009 Phnom Penh Post...decided to forgive the conservation group WWF for publishing what he has described as a false report on the Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin population, Dolphin carcass found in Sunderbans - Feb 11, 2009 Times of India,Once the examination is done, we will know if it was an Irrawaddy dolphin or a Gangetic one," said Atanu Raha, principal chief conservator of forests. Face to face with orangutans - Nov 11, 2008 Salt Lake Tribune,..."The Irrawaddy Dolphin's population has decreased significantly over the years as they have been killed accidentally by fishermen," she said, Fight to Save Cambodian Dolphin Continues - Sep 1, 2008 Voice of AmericaThis small boat chugging up the Mekong River in Cambodia represents one of the last hopes for saving the endangered Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphin. No back-wages - Sep 17, 2008 Bangkok Post,SONGKHLA A dead Irrawaddy dolphin has been found on Songkhla lake, having been trapped in a fishing net, the Marine and Coastal Research Centre in the lower Humpback whales make a comeback - Aug 11, 2008 guardian.co.uk,Smaller coastal and fresh water species, including the vaquita porpoise, finless porpoise, South American river dolphin and Irrawaddy dolphin, Dolphin find may make marine history - Jul 31, 2008 The Australian,The shy species was initially mistaken for an Irrawaddy dolphin, which is found in coastal areas and rivers in Southeast Asia. Kuching Ramsar site under threat from human activity - Aug 7, 2008 Malaysia Star,...and other protected wildlife, such as the silver leaf monkey, long-tail macaque, estuarine crocodile, Irrawaddy dolphin and adjutant stork,β? he said. Take a trip down the Mekong River for a one of a kind adventure - Apr 20, 2008 e-Travel Blackboard (press release),...the chance to mingle with the locals, observe the extremely rare Orcaella brevirostris, the Irrawaddy dolphin, and taste unforgettable local cuisine. The Damming of the Mekong - Apr 16, 2008 Awearness,Along with stingray, the list includes the Mekong Giant Catfish (critically endangered) and Irrawaddy Dolphin (critically endangered). Bangladesh's majestic dolphins at risk - Jan 28, 2008 BBC News,Experts are particularly concerned over the fate of two species - the Ganges river dolphin and the Irrawaddy dolphin whose numbers they say have Cambodia's biggest hydropower dams serious threats to people - Jan 28, 2008 Nation Multimedia,The dam also threatens the habitat for the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin, around which a thriving local tourism industry has grown. The Ministry of Industry, Around the globe - Nov 13, 2007 Cape Times (subscription),...could displace up to 75 000 villagers and harm hundreds of species like the endangered giant catfish and Irrawaddy dolphin, conservationists warned. World must held protect vital Mekong river: activists - Nov 13, 2007 AFP...tens of thousands of people and endanger up to 1300 aquatic species including the rare Mekong giant catfish and the Irrawaddy dolphin, activists said. ENVIRONMENT: Mekong River Commission Remiss - Activists - Nov 14, 2007 Inter Press Service (subscription),...being washed away are over a thousand fish species, including those unique to the area, such as the rare Mekong giant catfish and the Irrawaddy dolphin. Environmental Group Says Proposed Dams Can Damage Mekong River - Nov 14, 2007 AHNIt would displace up to 75000 villagers and uproot habitats of hundreds of species like the endangered giant catfish and Irrawaddy dolphin, the group warned Effective Journalism Creates Environmental Impact - Oct 10, 2007 Internews (press release)...logging in Indonesia, the relationship between destruction of the ozone layer and climate change, and the decline of the Irrawaddy dolphin in Burma. Rare dolphin corpse found Nov 22, 2006 The carcass of a pregnant Irrawaddy dolphin washed ashore on Naresuan Beach in Ban Pruenoi in Pran Buri district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, marine ... - Bangkok Post, Laos β Land of the Lotus-Eaters Mar 4, 2006 Downstream from Don Khong, near the Cambodian border, this part of the river is home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphin as well as a very impressive set of rapids ... 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