Freshwater dolphins are about to become extinct

Scaly dolphins are considered the last surviving mammals on China's Changjiang River, after the river's white dolphin has become extinct.

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At present, scaly dolphins of freshwater dolphins are facing the risk of extinction due to human factors, such as: fishing with explosives, electricity, dry water environment, road traffic. river and environmental pollution.

Chinese scientists recommend freshwater dolphins will become extinct within 15 years if there is no protection.

From January until now, 20 freshwater dolphins in China have died. Most of them were starved to death or because of the propeller of boats.

Currently, there are only about 1,000 dolphins without scales in Truong Giang River.

Freshwater dolphins have long been considered an animal that can predict storms. They need to breathe fresh air. When there is a big storm, dolphins jump out of the water. It is a sign for fishermen to avoid storms. Where they appear is a lot of fish harvest.

Adult male freshwater dolphins are up to 2m long and weigh 220kg. This fish is very intelligent, their IQ is as high as chimpanzee.

The Chinese seafood industry is applying some necessary measures to protect the unvilled dolphin, including measures to reduce human factors, prevent fish catching and stealing, not gather to play on the sand in several months and control environmental pollution.