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A Major Win for Freshwater Cetaceans as Pakistan Creates 250-Mile Protected Sanctuary Along the Indus River
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Pakistan has established a continuous wildlife sanctuary spanning 250 miles of the Indus River, securing vital habitat for the endangered Indus River Dolphin. This newly consolidated protected area will safeguard an estimated 440 dolphins, offering a critical refuge from the pressures of industrial and agricultural development.
Pakistan has established a continuous wildlife sanctuary spanning 250 miles of the Indus River, securing vital habitat for the endangered Indus River Dolphin. This newly consolidated protected area will safeguard an estimated 440 dolphins, offering a critical refuge from the pressures of industrial and agricultural development.