Rare Irrawaddy Dolphins Spotted In West Kalimantan, Indonesia

With a global population of around 6,000 individuals, Irrawaddy dolphins are found in many of Southeast Asia's estuaries and mangrove areas. The presence of Irrawaddy dolphins in West Kalimantan waters was previously unknown. WWF-Indonesia and the Regional Office for Marine, Coastal & Resources Management Pontianak (BPSPL) found the rare dolphins while conducting a study in the narrow straits and coastal waters of West Borneo.