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Picture of the day: Mekong’s Last Irrawaddy Dolphins

Pascal Medeville by Pascal Medeville
February 22, 2026
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Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris, Khmer: សត្វផ្សោត sat phsaot) in Cambodia are critically endangered riverine dolphins, with fewer than 100 adults remaining in a 120 km stretch of the Mekong between Stung Treng and Kratie.​ They are regarded as a living national treasure and sacred animal, bringing both spiritual value and eco‑tourism income to local riverside communities.

Jumping Irrawaddy dolphin in Kratié, Mekong river, Cambodia (Dan Koehl, CC BY 3.0)

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Author of the blog Wonders of Cambodia, I share my passion for Cambodia through stories, cultural insights, and personal reflections on the country. I'm also the founder of Simili Consulting, where we provide high-quality, professional translation services to international clients.

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