The Last Freshwater Irrawaddy Dolphin in Cambodia Died Tangled in a Fishing Net, Officials Say

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By Paige BennettMar 1, 2022, 10:15 am226 pts
The last known Irrawaddy dolphin in northeastern Cambodia has died, wildlife officials confirmed on Wednesday. The river dolphin, which lived in the Mekong River, was tangled in a fishing net. Also called the Mekong River dolphin, the Irrawaddy dolphin is an endangered species with an estimated 91 animals left,…

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