Months ago
I mentioned the extinction of the Baiji — a freshwater dolphin in China.
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The same thing is happening now with the Yangtze giant soft-shell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei).
“So many species are neglected,” said Ms. Lu, who also heads the China affiliate of Conservation International. “Look at the baiji. The extinction was announced and what has been done? Nothing. People felt pity.”
Then, alluding to the Yangtze giant soft-shell, also known as the Rafetus swinhoei, she added:
“This turtle will be next.”
