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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.