THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Irrawaddy dolphins delight tourists

Irrawaddy dolphins delight tourists

Tourists as well as journalists led by Wild Encounter Thailand were in for a rare treat on Tuesday as they got the opportunity to watch Irrawaddy dolphins swimming, playing and diving off Samut Sakhon’s coastline.

Irrawaddy dolphins delight tourists

A population of more than 100 Irrawaddy dolphins normally frequents the Inner Gulf of Thailand. About 30-40 of them appear in the area connected the sea to Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao, while 70-80 visit the coastlines off Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon and Phetchaburi. The latter two provinces even offer boat services to catch the dolphins at play.

Irrawaddy dolphins delight tourists
Irrawaddy dolphins are a critically endangered species due to numerous threats, including bycatch fishing and encroachment of their habitat.

Irrawaddy dolphins delight tourists

Irrawaddy dolphins delight tourists

Irrawaddy dolphins delight tourists
 

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