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Intro: Vulnerable status. Scientific name Orcaella Brevirostris. Mammal + Carnivore. |
Intro: Found in discontinued sub populations near seas coasts / rivers in Parts of the Bay of Bengal + Southeast Asia. |
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Info: Can reach lengths of 2-2.75m. Colour range from: dark blue, gray, pale gray + pale under side. Neck = Highly Flexible (helps them to forage shallow water. |
Info: Birth weight= 10kg. Related to Australian snubfin dolphin. |
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Diet: Dive up to 12 minutes. Feed on: bony fish, crustaceans, cephalopods + fish eggs. |
Threats: Fishing nets (gill nets), Proposed hydro powered dams, Deforestation. Small population in Mahakam river + possibly Ayeyarwady river = Live captured for display purposes. |
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Helping: Baan gill nets, Safe habitat, Donate to WWF, Appropriate fishing gear, Only buy seafood MSC approved. This will reduce marine bycatch, (kills turtles, Sea birds, Whales.) |
Conclusion: I conclude that we must help the Irrawaddy's and other species across the world to make for a brighter future. |
