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First dead dolphin of the year, conservation worries rise
An Irrawaddy Dolphin was found dead on March 19, marking the first passing of the critically endangered species for the year 2023, and alarming conservationists over their potential extinction. ...
Teng Yalirozy
https://cambodianess.com/article/first-dead-dolphin-of-the-year-conservation-worries-rise
Irrawaddy dolphin numbers rise
Nine critically endangered Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins, were born this year, but two of them died, the World Wildlife Fund has said. In a statement issued on Friday, the WWF said the population continues to be threatened by illegal fishing and hydropower dams. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090357/irrawaddy-dolphin-numbers-rise/
Flooded Forest Gets Protection
A Northeastern section of the Mekong River that is home to a number of endangered species has been designated a conservation site by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. A prakas issued by Minister Chan Sarun on April 23 officially declared a 56-kilometre section of ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013050765443/National/flooded-forest-gets-protection.html