Smiling at danger, China’s finless porpoise fights to survive
386 views · Published 20 December 2018 · 1:10 · Indexed 6 October 2026
Channel: Arab News · 2018 · News & Politics
Known in Chinese as the "smiling angel", the shy Yangtze finless porpoise is becoming increasingly rare. Pollution, overfishing, hydroelectric dams and shipping traffic have left the unique creatures far worse off than China's best-known symbol of animal conservation, the panda. But conservation efforts have made researchers see signs of hope for the future. (AFP) For more in-depth information visit Arab News: https://bit.ly/2Bx0ZAp For more videos, visit Arab News: https://bit.ly/2revxC2
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