Hong Kong Post has issued the local FDC depicted the Chinese White Dolphin on November 14, 1999. This issue along with the stamp that are composed of 4 nominal face value. The local FDC has logo of WWF and image of the species also has a ship-shaped post mark for cancellation.
There are three main areas of China where the Chinese White Dolphin lives. the Soko Islands, Peng Chau, and Lantau. They tend to live in the warmer bodies of water but they do also live in some cooler areas. More of a pinkish color are the ones that live in the cooler areas.
The average life span in the wild is 40 years with the right conditions .The Chinese White Dolphin has problems with both sharks and Killer Whales in some areas. This matter really depends upon their habitat . Their biggest threats though are the fact that humans are in their same territory.
Pollution is another huge problem for these dolphins as it makes it much harder for them to survive in their natural environment. There are very few of them remaining . The population is close to 1,700 of them is all that remain in the wild. They are considered to be endangered animals at this time.
More information about this species can read in the another blog : Flora Fauna on stamp.
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