The Irrawaddy dolphin population has been dropping for the past 50 years, and the species is currently listed as endangered and recently were declared extinct because of accidental captures and injuries, habitat deterioration and loss, and pollution, it is in danger of extinction across its range. The species’ habitat needs are so specific (lagoons, estuaries, rivers, and lakes) that they are particularly sensitive to the effects of human activity. The species live in aquatic areas that are extensively polluted with greater concentrations of pesticides, and water pollution which harms Irrawaddy dolphins. Organochlorine (OC) pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and polybrominated diphenyl … Continue reading Freshwater Irrawaddy Dolphin Calf Spotted After Cambodia’s Last One Was Misreported As Dead