Freshwater dolpins - ‘watchdogs’ of the water,”


	Freshwater dolpins - ‘watchdogs’ of the water,”

Toogoo

9-3-2007 2:33 AM

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conservation, ecology

Toogoo says:

Catching a glimpse of these mammals with their trademark long narrow beaks, arching their way through the mud-coloured waters would be a memorable experience.

Eco-friendly tours would provide the opportunity to observe such a unique creature, but I imagine there would not be too many hotels in this part of the world.

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