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Where to observe and photograph the yangtze river dolphin in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the yangtze river dolphin in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the yangtze river dolphin’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Yangtze river dolphin
Scientific name: Lipotes vexillifer
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct)
Family: LIPOTIDAE
Group: Mammals
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: m
Rut period: September to December
Gestation: 300-330 jours
Births: September to December
Habitat:
Yangtze River and tributaries
Activity period :
Active intermittently throughout day and night.
Identification and description:
The baiji, or Yangtze river dolphin, was a freshwater mammal endemic to China’s Yangtze River, measuring 2–2.5 m in length and weighing 135–230 kg, with a streamlined pale grey-blue body and a long, slightly upturned beak. It relied on echolocation to feed on fish and shrimp in the river’s turbulent, silt-laden waters.
Recommended lens:
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