Large population of endangered dolphins found off Bangladesh

October 11, 2008 The world's largest population of vulnerable Irrawaddy dolphin has been found in Bangladesh's waters

File photo shows an Irrawaddy dolphin in the Mekhong river in Cambodia. The world's largest population of the vulnerable mammals has been found in Bangladesh's waters, according to a five-year wildlife study.

The world's largest population of vulnerable Irrawaddy dolphins -- famed as aquarium attractions -- has been found in Bangladesh's waters, according to a five-year wildlife study.



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