Rare finless porpoise found dead on Pakistan coast
Rare porpoise death raises alarm.
A rare Indo-Pacific finless porpoise was found dead near Ormara, marking the fourth marine mammal death within two weeks. Conservationists point to invisible gill-nets and destructive fishing practices as major threats to coastal wildlife, highlighting the growing fragility of the region’s marine ecosystems.
Unique human–dolphin fishing cooperation in India
Dolphins help local fishers — scientists investigate.
In Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, India, wild Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) have been observed cooperating with local fishers. Dolphins herd schools of fish toward shallow waters and signal with tail-slaps, after which fishers cast nets. Both sides benefit. A multi-year research project is now underway to study this rare interspecies cooperation.
Tragic zoo news: newborn dolphin dies in the US
Indianapolis Zoo calf dies days after birth.
A newborn dolphin calf at Indianapolis Zoo (USA) died just three days after birth. The mother was giving birth for the first time, and calves in such conditions are especially vulnerable. Despite 24/7 veterinary care, the calf could not be saved.
Rare porpoise death raises alarm.
A rare Indo-Pacific finless porpoise was found dead near Ormara, marking the fourth marine mammal death within two weeks. Conservationists point to invisible gill-nets and destructive fishing practices as major threats to coastal wildlife, highlighting the growing fragility of the region’s marine ecosystems.
Unique human–dolphin fishing cooperation in India
Dolphins help local fishers — scientists investigate.
In Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, India, wild Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) have been observed cooperating with local fishers. Dolphins herd schools of fish toward shallow waters and signal with tail-slaps, after which fishers cast nets. Both sides benefit. A multi-year research project is now underway to study this rare interspecies cooperation.
Tragic zoo news: newborn dolphin dies in the US
Indianapolis Zoo calf dies days after birth.
A newborn dolphin calf at Indianapolis Zoo (USA) died just three days after birth. The mother was giving birth for the first time, and calves in such conditions are especially vulnerable. Despite 24/7 veterinary care, the calf could not be saved.