Threat To The Yangtze River Dolphin

Author : Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781545749821

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Threat to the Yangtze River Dolphin by Amie Jane Leavitt Pdf

Yangtze River dolphins, also known as Baiji, have splashed in the waters of Chinas Yangtze River for millions of years. The Chinese people have always loved these mammals. They considered the Baiji to be a beautiful part of their river, and they have told many stories about them. Today, the Yangtze is a very different place. Trash floats in the water, and toxic chemicals pollute it. Thousands of boats travel up and down the river every day, and people use dangerous fishing equipment with sharp rolling hooks. The Yangtze River is no longer a safe place for the Baiji to live. Most of them have died out. Scientists worry that it might be too late for these dolphins. Is there any way to save them?

Author : Kaiya Zhou,Xingduan Zhang
Publisher : Stone Wall Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Dolphins
ISBN : UCSD:31822016460743

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Baiji by Kaiya Zhou,Xingduan Zhang Pdf

Author : Samuel Turvey
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191580192

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Witness to Extinction by Samuel Turvey Pdf

The tragic recognition of the extinction of the Yangtze River Dolphin or baiji in 2007 became a major news story and sent shockwaves around the world. It made a romantic story, for the baiji was a unique and beautiful creature that features in many Chinese legends and folk tales. The Goddess of the Yangtze, as it was known, was also the lone representative of an entire and ancient branch of the Tree of Life. But perhaps the greater tragedy is that its status as one of the world's most threatened mammals had been widely recognized, yet despite wide publicity virtually no international funds became available. A compelling read by a young naturalist, Samuel Turvey tells the story of the plight of the Yangtze River Dolphin from his unique perspective as a conservation biologist deeply involved in the struggle to save the dolphin. This is both a celebration of a beautiful and remarkable animal that once graced one of China's greatest rivers, its natural history and its role as a cultural symbol; and also a personal, eyewitness account of the failures of policy and the struggle to get funds that led to its tragic demise. It is a true cautionary tale that we must learn from, for there are countless other threatened species that will suffer from the same human mistakes, and whose loss we shall not know until it is too late.

Author : Samuel Turvey
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199549481

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Witness to Extinction by Samuel Turvey Pdf

Witness to Extinction tells the story of the demise of the beautiful Yangtze River Dolphin. It is a compelling, heartfelt account by a young naturalist involved in increasingly desperate attempts to save this legendary creature. We failed the dolphin, but we can learn from this, and fight to protect other remarkable animals before it is too late.

Author : Kristin Petrie
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781599280387

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Chinese River Dolphins by Kristin Petrie Pdf

Introduces characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of the Chinese river dolphin.

Author : Randall R. Reeves
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cetacea
ISBN : 9782831706566

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Dolphins, Whales, and Porpoises by Randall R. Reeves Pdf

Author : Sam Turvey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Chinese river dolphin
ISBN : 1383045445

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Witness to Extinction by Sam Turvey Pdf

'Witness to Extinction' tells the story of the plight of the Yangtze River dolphin. It is both a celebration of a remarkable animal that once graced China's greatest river, and a personal, eyewitness account of the failures of policy and the struggle to get funds that led to the tragic demise of a species.

Author : Boris M. Culik
Publisher : UN
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic and North Seas
ISBN : 3937429921

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Odontocetes by Boris M. Culik Pdf

Toothed whales occur in a wide range of marine and freshwater habitats, from the Arctic to the tropics. Some species live in large river systems such as the Amazon, Ganges, Indus and Yangtze. This encyclopedia on all 72 species of toothed whales includes the most recent scientific findings on the distribution, migration, behaviour and threats to this group of whales.

Author : Kristin Petrie
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617847608

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Chinese River Dolphins by Kristin Petrie Pdf

Introduces characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of the Chinese river dolphin.

Author : United States. Marine Mammal Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Marine mammals
ISBN : UCSD:31822009772120

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Annual Report of the Marine Mammal Commission by United States. Marine Mammal Commission Pdf

Author : International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN : 2880329361

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Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales of the World by International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : Randall R. Reeves,Brian D. Smith,Toshio Kasuya
Publisher : World Conservation Union
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cetacea
ISBN : 2831705134

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Biology and Conservation of Freshwater Cetaceans in Asia by Randall R. Reeves,Brian D. Smith,Toshio Kasuya Pdf

This compilation brings together current information on the status of Asian freshwater cetacean populations, the factors that have caused their recent declines, and what can be done to improve their chances for survival. Includes papers on water development issues, the Yangtze River Dolphin (Baiji), the Ganges River Dolphin (Susu), and porpoises. In the final section, five papers address methods of studying freshwater cetaceans.

Author : Annemarie Surlykke,Paul E. Nachtigall,Richard R. Fay,Arthur N. Popper
Publisher : Springer
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461491460

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Biosonar by Annemarie Surlykke,Paul E. Nachtigall,Richard R. Fay,Arthur N. Popper Pdf

Two groups of animals, bats and odontocetes (toothed whales), have independently developed the ability to orient and detect prey by biosonar (echolocation). This active mechanism of orientation allows these animals to operate under low light conditions. Biosonar is a conceptual overview of what is known about biosonar in bats and odontocetes. Chapters are written by bat and odontocetes experts, resulting in collaborations that not only examine data on both animals, but also compare and contrast mechanisms. This book provides a unique insight that will help improve our understanding of biosonar in both animal groups.

Author : Claire O'Neal
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781545749777

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Threat to the Bengal Tiger by Claire O'Neal Pdf

Before the 1900s, hundreds of thousands of wild tigers roamed Southeast Asia. Their beauty, fierceness, and intelligence inspired fear and awe in their human neighbors. These peoples gave the tiger starring roles in folktales and mythology. Human fascination with tigers continues. Unfortunately, the tiger may not survive in the wild much longer. Researchers estimate that fewer than 2,500 tigers remain in their natural habitat. As the human population explodes in Southeast Asia, the wild tiger population pays the price. Can the wild tiger be saved by its only natural enemy, people?

Author : William F. Perrin,Bernd Würsig,J.G.M. Thewissen
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1352 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080919936

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Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals by William F. Perrin,Bernd Würsig,J.G.M. Thewissen Pdf

This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION “This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries." --Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE "...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration" --Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE