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The baiji was a critically endangered Chinese river dolphin, belonging to the Lipotyde family. It was one of only two known species of freshwater dolphins and uniquely adapted to the Yangtze River’s complex ecosystem. Its distinct appearance – characterized by a rounded head and pale grey coloration...
The baiji, or Chinese river dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer), was a species of freshwater cetacean endemic to the murky waters of the Yangtze River system in China. It was characterized by its long, slightly upturned beak and severely reduced eyesight, relying on echolocation to navigate and find fish....
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Tragic extinction symbol with major conservation importance, high historical significance despite no living appeal.
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