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Indus River dolphin: A survivor under threat

Irfan Aftab
February 3, 2023

Over millions of years of evolution, the Indus River dolphin adapted to changing conditions. Today it's endangered in its last remaining habitat. Conservationists in Pakistan hope to save this rare mammal.

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Irfan Aftab, DW Journalist in Berlin, Germany
Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.
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