How do you protect a finless porpoise?
WWF has been working with partners since 2002 to help protect the finless porpoise, part-funded by the HSBC Water Programme. WWF has specifically been involved in activities relating to population monitoring, habitat conservation, the establishment of oxbow lake reserves, policy influencing and awareness raising.
What fish does the Yangtze finless porpoise eat?
Diet and Nutrition The Finless porpoise’s diet can vary depending on the location. However, they generally eat fish, prawn, shrimp, squid and octopus.
What animal eats the finless porpoise?
Predators. Given the habitat of the finless porpoise the most likely natural predator of these marine mammals are local sharks. Their large size (when compared to other local ocean animals) and coastal lifestyle makes them less of a target for other potential predators.
How long does a Yangtze finless porpoise live?
Males reach sexual maturity at four to six years of age, and females at six to nine years. Finless porpoises have lived up to 33 years.
How many babies do Yangtze finless porpoise have?
The breeding cycle is 1-2 years and gestation lasts between 10 and 11 months. Births occur between February and August and there is usually 1 young per birth. Newborns are around 25kg and are weaned between September and June.
Why are finless porpoise going extinct?
Finless porpoises need an abundant food supply for survival. The destruction of the Baiji dolphin food supply was central to its extinction. Overfishing is the main factor that contributes to the decrease in finless porpoises’ food supply, but pollution and ship movement are factors as well.
What animals live in the Yangtze River?
Apart from the giant panda, the Yangtze River Basin supports a dazzling variety of animal species, many on the brink of extinction. The red panda, Chinese alligator, Chinese giant salamander, Yangtze sturgeon, golden monkey and many others share the habitat of the giant panda.
What does Yangtze mean in English?
Definitions of Yangtze. the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai. synonyms: Chang, Chang Jiang, Changjiang, Yangtze Kiang, Yangtze River. example of: river. a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
What does Yangtze mean in Chinese?
The Long River