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WED, 21 OCT · 81 ITEMS
"Six new Irrawaddy dolphin calves lift Cambodia population to ~118" — Mongabay · Humanitarian & Biosphere
A survey of Irrawaddy dolphins in Cambodia's Mekong River recorded six new calves, raising the estimated population to around 118. This indicates a small but positive sign for the critically endangered species, though ongoing threats like habitat loss and fishing net entanglements persist.
The claim is based on a survey reported by Mongabay, an environmental news outlet, but no primary source (e.g., government or conservation group report) is cited directly. A separate news story (ua.news) from September 2026 independently confirms the six calves and population estimate, lending credibility to the figure. The reporting sits close to the original survey data.
Genuinely new as of October 20, 2026, reporting fresh survey results from that period.
In September 2026, Mongabay published a broader story on the Mekong's Irrawaddy dolphins titled 'Mekong's Irrawaddy dolphins find cautious hope amid a river in crisis', which likely provides context on population trends and threats.