For decades, the narrow-ridged finless porpoise, Neophocaena asiaeorientalis, has been considered the introvert of the ocean. Unlike their dolphin and porpoise cousins, who form large pods and spend ...
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‘Disappearing like dominos’: Scientists seek to save endangered species in China’s longest river
A dozen sleek grey Yangtze finless porpoises glide inside a vast pool at the Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan. They are part of a project by scientists to find ways to protect and breed the rare ...
On the morning of July 14, 2002 Qi Qi ate breakfast as he always did. As the world’s only captive baiji – or Yangtze river dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer) – Qi Qi was something of a celebrity in China ...
Contrary to the popular belief that the species is mostly solitary, infant narrow-ridged finless porpoises in Ise Bay were observed to approach, parallel swim with, and even touch adults other than ...
WUHAN, China (AP) — A dozen sleek grey Yangtze finless porpoises glide inside a vast pool at the Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan as scientists find ways to protect and breed the rare mammals in ...
TOKYO (Reuters) - The International Union for Conservation of Nature said on Tuesday it had changed the status of the Irrawaddy dolphin and finless porpoise, both living in Asian waters, to ...
An animal ecologist researching large marine animals such as whales and dolphins, Assistant Professor IWATA Takashi of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences has performed surveys in oceans across ...
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