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Irrawaddy Dolphins
By Zarni Mann, posted on: March 7, 2012
When nature lovers talk about the Irrawaddy River, the lifeblood of Burma, descriptions focus on her majestic beauty, breathtaking scenery as well as the unique history and culture born over the centuries. However, these days it is the tale of the admirable Irrawaddy dolphins, named after the waterway, which captures the imagination most of all. These graceful swimmers are closely related to the orca (killer whale) with a large, rounded forehead and snub beak. Their gray bodies darken towards slate blue while their abdomens remain a slightly paler shade. They ... » read moreTopics
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