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Indo-Pacific finless porpoise

Photo taken on Feb. 25, 2025, shows Indo-Pacific finless porpoises at Miyajima Public Aquarium in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan.

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Indo-Pacific finless porpoise

Photo taken on Feb. 25, 2025, shows Indo-Pacific finless porpoises at Miyajima Public Aquarium in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - Finless porpoises play in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power Plant in Yichang city, central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - A finless porpoise plays in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power plant in Yichang city, Central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - A finless porpoise plays in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power plant in Yichang city, Central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - A finless porpoise plays in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power plant in Yichang city, Central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - Finless porpoises play in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power Plant in Yichang city, central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - Finless porpoises play in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power Plant in Yichang city, central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - Finless porpoises play in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power Plant in Yichang city, central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - A finless porpoise plays in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power plant in Yichang city, Central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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Finless Porpoises

YICHANG, CHINA - APRIL 8, 2025 - A finless porpoise plays in the waters of the Erjiang River at the Gezhouba Power plant in Yichang city, Central China's Hubei province on April 8, 2025.

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AmazingAnhui | Breeder of Yangtze finless porpoise in E China

(240519) -- HEFEI, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Bajin walks towards the river bank to feed Yangtze finless porpoises at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve in Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. Known as the "giant panda of the water," the Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level state protection in China, is an important indicator of the health of the Yangtze River ecology. This species can only be found in the middle and lower main streams of the Yangtze River. Zhang Bajin, 62, an ex-crewman of the cargo ship on the Yangtze River, has been working as a breeder at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve since 2006. After a dozen years of care and feeding, Zhang can distinguish each Yangtze finless porpoise through subtle differences. Thanks to the joint efforts of Zhang and his colleagues, the number of Yangtze finless porpoise in the base has

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AmazingAnhui | Breeder of Yangtze finless porpoise in E China

(240519) -- HEFEI, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Bajin feeds Yangtze finless porpoises at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve in Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. Known as the "giant panda of the water," the Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level state protection in China, is an important indicator of the health of the Yangtze River ecology. This species can only be found in the middle and lower main streams of the Yangtze River. Zhang Bajin, 62, an ex-crewman of the cargo ship on the Yangtze River, has been working as a breeder at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve since 2006. After a dozen years of care and feeding, Zhang can distinguish each Yangtze finless porpoise through subtle differences. Thanks to the joint efforts of Zhang and his colleagues, the number of Yangtze finless porpoise in the base has grown from four to more than a

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AmazingAnhui | Breeder of Yangtze finless porpoise in E China

(240519) -- HEFEI, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows Zhang Bajin feeding Yangtze finless porpoises at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve in Tongling, east China's Anhui Province. Known as the "giant panda of the water," the Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level state protection in China, is an important indicator of the health of the Yangtze River ecology. This species can only be found in the middle and lower main streams of the Yangtze River. Zhang Bajin, 62, an ex-crewman of the cargo ship on the Yangtze River, has been working as a breeder at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve since 2006. After a dozen years of care and feeding, Zhang can distinguish each Yangtze finless porpoise through subtle differences. Thanks to the joint efforts of Zhang and his colleagues, the number of Yangtze finless porpoise in the ba

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AmazingAnhui | Breeder of Yangtze finless porpoise in E China

(240519) -- HEFEI, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Bajin prepares fish to feed Yangtze finless porpoises at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve in Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. Known as the "giant panda of the water," the Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level state protection in China, is an important indicator of the health of the Yangtze River ecology. This species can only be found in the middle and lower main streams of the Yangtze River. Zhang Bajin, 62, an ex-crewman of the cargo ship on the Yangtze River, has been working as a breeder at a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation conservation base in Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve since 2006. After a dozen years of care and feeding, Zhang can distinguish each Yangtze finless porpoise through subtle differences. Thanks to the joint efforts of Zhang and his colleagues, the number of Yangtze finless porpoise in the base has grown from four

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China: Joyful Dance Of Finless Porpoises In Dongting Lake, Hunan

Video footage captured on March 2nd, 2024, reveals a mesmerizing sight in Dongting Lake in Yiyang, Hunan, as finless porpoises gracefully dance through the waters. These creatures, known for their strict water quality requirements, thrive in the clear lake waters, moving as if to the rhythm of nature's symphony. Their joyful swim serves as a testament to the improved ecological environment of Dongting Lake, showcasing the resilience and beauty of nature.

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River Story | Guardians of Yangtze finless porpoises

STORY: River Story | Guardians of Yangtze finless porpoises SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: YICHANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangtze River and finless porpoises 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MO HONGYUAN, Deputy chief of Yichang Fishery Administration Supervision Detachment 3. various of finless porpoises 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MO HONGYUAN, Deputy chief of Yichang Fishery Administration Supervision Detachment 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MO HONGYUAN, Deputy chief of Yichang Fishery Administration Supervision Detachment 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MO HONGYUAN, Deputy chief of Yichang Fishery Administration Supervision Detachment 7. various of a lecture on ecological protection 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHEN WEIKANG, Secretary of local environmental protection center 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): Local kid 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): Local kid 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): MO HONGYUAN, Deputy chief of Yichang Fishery Administration Supervision Detachment 12.

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River Story | From fishermen to guardians of Yangtze River

STORY: River Story | From fishermen to guardians of Yangtze River SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the patrol team working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman 3. various of the patrolling 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman 5. various of finless porpoises 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman STORYLINE: In 2021, a 10-year fishing ban took effect in the pivotal waters of the Yangtze River to restore biodiversity. Many former fishermen have thus taken on new roles. 43-year-old Zhou Gang is one of them. After retiring from fishing, Zhou joined an assist patrol team in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, to stop illegal fishing on the Yangtze River. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman "I've been a member of the patrol team for three years. We used

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