Cambodian govt working to save Mekong dolphins

Safari Maiden Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:42 pm

The Cambodian government says it will join hands with dolphin experts and the conservationists to protect the critically endangered Mekong dolphins.

Several government agencies have agreed to work with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to develop a conservation strategy by April.

The Irrawaddy dolphin, one of 58 endangered aquatic species in Cambodia, is fully protected under Cambodian law.

It is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The Mekong River's population of Irrawaddy dolphins has been declining since the mid-1970s.

Experts estimate there are fewer than 100 adults in the Mekong.

**littlewid** Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:22 pm

Dolphines are such special creatures and this story has made me smile. It is sad there are so few of them left but I am pleased they are now going to be protected, thats a positive move by cambodia cheers

littlewid-x-

**whitestarling** Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:31 pm

That is a really small Gene pool, I hope it's not to late, but it's good to know that the Cambodian Government is trying to do something about it. Lets hope it works out well
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