Discover The Australian Snubfin Dolphin: An Endangered Species Facing Conservation Challenges
The Australian snubfin dolphin, a subspecies of the snubfin dolphin, inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and rivers in Australia and New Guinea. It is smaller than the Irrawaddy dolphin, with a distinctive rounded dorsal fin. Conservation efforts are crucial as this endangered species faces threats from habitat loss, pollution, and bycatch in fishing gear.