Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Photos show scientists breeding rare and endangered animals in China’s longest river

Scientists at the Institute of Hydrobiology report a rise in Yangtze finless porpoise numbers to about 1,300 due to breeding and conservation efforts in China's longest river.

  • 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.
Insights by Ground AI

20 Articles

Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News
+18 Reposted by 18 other sources
Lean Left

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.

·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Record broke the news in Waterloo, Canada on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal