Tag Archives | River dolphins

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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Pink River Dolphins Help Handicapped Child Heal

February 7, 2011

BRAZIL — (VIDEO) Although dolphin therapy has not been proven effective, Leo, a handicapped 12 year-old boy, needs no convincing. The rare amazonian pink river dolphins he swims with have helped him gain the confidence and strength to enjoy life. The best part of this form of therapy is that the dolphins are free to come and go.

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Sad News: Nipper The Baby Dolphin Dies

November 13, 2010

Nov. 13, 2010 URUGUAY- Nipper the baby dolphin rescued 12 days ago, died at dawn this morning of complications from hypothermia and respiratory failure, according to Richard Tesore, who had been caring for the infant river dolphin at the SOS Rescate Fauna Marina in Uruguay.

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