Monday, October 21, 2013

Irrawaddy Dolphin

Name: Irrawaddy Dolphin

Scientific Name:  Orcaella brevirostris

Habitat: some isolated islands in South-east Asia 

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The irrawaddy dolphin is indeed odd looking and yet cute. Unlike the usual bottle-nosed dolphins that we see, this dolphin's face is more flat and round. It measures around 180cm - 275cm.
An irrawady dolphin! Source: popbitch.com


The irrawaddy dolphin is under the 'vulnerable' status due to degrading of its habitats. It eats bony fishes, fish eggs and more!



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