Indus River dolphins are remarkable creatures that evolved to live in rivers after their primary habitat, the ancient Tethys Sea, went dry roughly 50 million years ago, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
Today, they are highly endangered and facing a new threat: microplastics.
A new study examined the gastrointestinal tracts of five deceased Indus River dolphins and found them to be heavily contaminated with plastic waste.
What’s happening?
Ever since the construction of an irrigation facility, Indus River dolphins have been confined to a 750-mile stretch extending from Pakistan into India, causing their population to decline dramatically, according to the WWF.
This waterway is considered one of the most polluted in the world.
By examining the gastrointestinal tracts of deceased Indus…more
Source www.yahoo.com
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