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Photos show scientists breeding rare and endangered animals in China’s longest river
Scientists at the Institute of Hydrobiology use artificial breeding to help increase populations of critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise and Chinese sturgeon, aiding ecosystem recovery.
- The Baiji dolphin was declared functionally extinct after a nine-day search found no individuals, according to reports.
- Scientists have begun artificially breeding and releasing thousands of Chinese sturgeon to restore its wild population, as part of conservation efforts.
- The Yangtze finless porpoise population increased to around 1,300, thanks to protection led by Wang Ding at the Institute of Hydrobiology.
- The Yangtze River Protection Law, enacted in 2021, includes a 10-year fishing ban and regulations to protect the river's ecosystem, according to state media.
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Photos show scientists breeding rare and endangered animals in China's longest river
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 China's longest river.
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Photos show scientists breeding rare and endangered animals in China’s longest river
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 China’s longest river.
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