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   Jan 15

Bangladesh to create sanctuary for Irrawaddy Dolphins

Bangladesh Wildlife authorities are declaring three areas in the Sundarbans mangrove forest as dolphin sanctuaries to protect an endangered species of freshwater dolphins from extinction. The forestry department took the decision after studies found three areas in the UNESCO-listed Sundarbans mangrove forest, which straddles Bangladesh and India, were home to large populations of Irrawaddy and [...]

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