How many Yangtze finless porpoise are left?

1,040 finless porpoises
There are 1,040 finless porpoises left in the Yangtze. The annual decline rate of 13 percent means these animals are expected to become extinct within 10 years if there are no effective conservation actions in place.

How many Yangtze finless porpoise are left in the world 2021?

1,000 finless porpoises
The Yangtze finless porpoise, also known as the “giant panda of the water” due to its rarity, is an important indicator of the ecological state of the Yangtze River. It is mainly distributed in parts of the Yangtze and in Dongting and Poyang lakes. There are only about 1,000 finless porpoises living in the wild.

What is killing the Yangtze finless porpoise?

The destruction of the Baiji dolphins’ food supply was central to its own eradication. Over-fishing is chiefly to blame for the decrease in food supply; as well as occasionally directly killing the porpoise.

Why are finless porpoise going extinct?

Finless porpoises need an abundant food supply for survival. The destruction of the Baiji dolphin food supply was central to its extinction. Overfishing is the main factor that contributes to the decrease in finless porpoises’ food supply, but pollution and ship movement are factors as well.

What are the predators of a finless porpoise?

Predators. Given the habitat of the finless porpoise the most likely natural predator of these marine mammals are local sharks. Their large size (when compared to other local ocean animals) and coastal lifestyle makes them less of a target for other potential predators.

Is the finless porpoise endangered?

Vulnerable (Population decreasing)
Indo-Pacific finless porpoise/Conservation status

What eats a finless porpoise?

How can you help finless porpoise?

WWF has been working with partners since 2002 to help protect the finless porpoise, part-funded by the HSBC Water Programme. WWF has specifically been involved in activities relating to population monitoring, habitat conservation, the establishment of oxbow lake reserves, policy influencing and awareness raising.