A dolphin is the most stunning, elegant, and
majestic creature you'll ever see. Their elegance and beauty are unmatched.
There is no other animal that even comes close to them. Their long, slender
bodies and outgoing personalities, especially toward humans, make them the most
likable of all. They are enchanting to watch.
There are many
varieties of dolphins all around the world. In this article, we are about to take a look at one of the rarest types of
dolphins known as Irrawaddy dolphins which were first seen in 2012 in West
Kalimantan, a part of Indonesian Borneo.
9 pictures of these cute dolphins were taken while
they were jumping out of the water and the cuteness of these dolphins melted
our hearts right away.
There are about 6000 Irrawaddy dolphins distributed
globally but the majority of them can be found in the coastal waters of
Bangladesh. Other than that these dolphins can also be found in areas such as
Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the northeastern coast of
Australia. The Kalimantan waters are well known for their rich
biodiversity. Other than the Irrawaddy dolphins a group of humpback dolphins
was also encountered in Kalimantan which proves its biodiversity.
The presence of the Irrawaddy dolphins also known
as orcaella brevirostris was previously unknown until a study done by WWF-Indonesia
and the Regional Office for Marine, Coastal & Resources Management
Pontianak (BPSPL).
Albertus Tjiu the biologist and one of the leading
scientists of the WWF-Indonesia’s conservation explained about these dolphins
and also stated that they are excited about these studies and they're hoping to
reveal more information on the population and distribution of these unique cute
dolphins. He also said that the results of these studies indicated the need to
protect the habitats of dolphins. “To the lower rivers of the island, including
waterways of Batu Ampar mangroves and nypah forests, the narrow straits and the
coastal areas of Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan.” Albertus Tjiu further added. Irrawaddy dolphins are listed as endangered species
in areas such as the Ayeyarwady River, and the Mahakam River in East
Kalimantan. Hence it is important to get and spread knowledge about these
dolphins so that we could protect such rare beautiful animals as dolphins.
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