Laos dam plan threatens existence of rare Irrawady dolphin - WWF

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PHNOM PENH -- A dam Laos plans to build across the Mekong River could wipe out critically endangered dolphins in downstream Cambodia, the World Wildlife Fund warned Thursday.
If built, the controversial Don Sahong dam in southern Laos would be just a kilometer upstream of the main stretch of water favored by the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphin, WWF said in a statement.
With an estimated 85 adults, Cambodia hosts one of the largest populations of the species -- which is recognizable by its bulging forehead and distinctive blunt beak.
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