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Rare Yangtze River Porpoises Found Dead

May 3, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) CHINA — Over 30 finless Yangtze river porpoises have been found dead within the last two months, a similar case to the thousands of dolphins found dead in the past two years. With their numbers greatly decreasing, The World Wildlife Fund is concerned that these rare animals are moving closer to extinction. While the exact cause of the deaths is unknown, scientists believe that these porpoises could be the victims of electro-fishing, boat-engine propellors, food shortages and pollution. Read more on this unfortunate news. — Global Animal

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Nov.12 NIPPER UPDATE: Baby Dolphin Battling Hypothermia

November 12, 2010

Nov. 12, 2010 URUGUAY – Nipper is suffering from hypothermia, which is worrisome as it may aggravate the rescued baby dolphin’s respiratory infection. Cold weather has caused the water temperature in the pool to drop. The team, which is working around the clock, have heated the pool water and are warming the surrounding environment.

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Rescued baby dolphin held in pool

Rescued Baby Dolphin Being Nursed To Health

November 7, 2010

URUGUAY- (BABY DOLPHIN PICTURES) After being found injured by a fishing net, Nipper, a baby dolphin is nursed back to health. See the magnificent photos of the tiny La Plata river dolphin – and the concerned penguin who oversaw young dolphin’s care.

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