Perth, July 16 -- Australian scientists have uncovered how the critically endangered Burrunan dolphin communicates, revealing unique sounds and vocal patterns.
The discovery provides essential data to help protect and monitor the species more effectively, supporting broader conservation efforts, said a statement from Curtin University and the Marine Mammal Foundation published on the Science Media Exchange website today.
The Burrunan dolphin, formally recognised as a distinct species in 2011, is found only in two small resident populations in Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes, both in Victoria, Australia, where fewer than 250 individuals remain, said researchers.
The species is critically threatened by habitat loss, pollu...