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Baiji Dolphin previously thought extinct spotted in the Yangtze River

08-31-2007 · EurekAlert!

The reported sighting of a Yangtze River dolphin, or Baiji, means there is still a chance for people to take further action and protect the cetaceans in the Yangtze from extinction, according to World Wildlife Fund.

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