River Dolphins at the Brink: How 11 Nations are Pledging to Turn the Tide!

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River dolphins, once thriving in rivers from the Amazon to the Ganges, now face a looming extinction crisis.

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A historic gathering in Bogotá saw 11 Asian and South American nations unite with a conservation pledge.

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Overfishing, rampant pollution, and habitat fragmentation are the primary adversaries these aquatic sentinels grapple with.

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A staggering 73% decline in dolphin populations since the 1980s paints a grim picture.

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Lake Tefé's recent tragedy, where 150 river dolphins fell victim to drought, underscores the urgency.

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The Global Declaration for River Dolphins emerges as a beacon, vowing to rejuvenate these vital waterways.

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Stuart Orr from WWF heralds the declaration as a transformative roadmap for river dolphin recovery.

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Miriam Marmontel's insights spotlight the alarming temperature anomalies in Lake Tefé, hinting at climate change repercussions.

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With the backing of conservation powerhouses like IUCN and the World Bank, the declaration charts a course towards a brighter, sustainable future for river ecosystems.

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