118 dolphins and every single one of them has a better morning routine than me.
118 Dolphins, 6 New Calves: The Mekong's Rarest Resident Is Slowly Coming Back
Six Irrawaddy dolphin calves were born in Cambodia this year, bringing the Mekong River population to 118. The species has declined sharply since the 1990s from hunting, fishing-gear entanglement and habitat loss, and the last dolphin at the Anlong Chheu Teal pool died in 2022, collapsing local tourism there. Boat drivers at the Kampi pool in Kratie province still ferry tourists to see the dolphins, and researchers say the population can recover if the animals and their habitat are protected.
Source: 118 Dolphins, 6 New Calves: The Mekong's Rarest Resident Is Slowly Coming Back — Mongabay Conservation
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