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Dolphin, Dolphin; Wherefore Art Thou? The Dolphin Resurgence in Pakistan

Known locally as bhulan or bhulan machi (long-lipped fish), the dolphins of the Indus River are one of the world’s most endangered cetaceans and have such small eyes that scientists have pronounced them “functionally blind.” These fascinating creatures are a rarity only found in the Indus River system in South Asia. Once a united country, […]

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The Inheritance of Loss: An Oil Spill in Mauritius Energizing Activism

Mauritius possesses a rich ecological profile, particularly when it comes to endemic species that result from the age of the island nation and its isolation and volcanic origins. High levels of species diversity have unfortunately coexisted with a history of loss, including the extinction of the dodo and lesser-known species such as the Red Rail […]