Rare Irrawaddy Dolphins Spotted In West Kalimantan, Indonesia

According to their study, protecting the dolphins' habitat is a main priority. Unfortunately, the continued growth of charcoal production in West Kalimantan, increased boat traffic in waterways, and forest conversion are threatening the area's mangrove forests, a key dolphin habitat. Companies have been advised by WWF to apply sustainable practices to their businesses, and to help avoid the destruction of mangrove forests by carefully monitoring their wood supply. Conservation of forests in the Heart of Borneo is considered critical to ensure the proper protection of the Irrawaddy dolphins' fresh water habitat in the lower reaches of the river, said Tri Agung Rooswiadji, WWF-Indonesia's Fresh Water Conservation Program Coordinator.