Cambodia protects dolphins for tourism

Date: 19/12/2007 15:00

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Steps are being taken by Cambodia to protect a rare species of dolphin in the north of the country.

Mekong River dolphins in the provinces of StungCheng and Crache will be looked after as part of efforts to develop tourism in the region as well as easing poverty.

According to the country's tourism ministry, some 12,200 foreign visitors and 80,000 domestic tourists travelled to the region last year to see the animals, contributing $3.12 million (£1.54 million) to the local economy.

The Mekong River is estimated to be home to some 100 rare and endangered freshwater dolphins.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, of the seven species of dolphin there are four varieties that live only in freshwater environments.

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