China launched a scientific survey of Yangtze finless porpoises, an iconic species in the country's longest river Yangtze, on Monday, with an aim to formulate a more targeted protection plan for the species.
China is ramping up efforts to improve the ecology of its major waters, especially the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. Last month, China released its newly adjusted list of wild animals under State priority conservation, which indicates that the protection of Yangtze ...