The Yangtze river’s finless porpoise is one of the very few porpoises (relatives of dolphins and whales) that live in fresh water. Its small size and cute 'smile' make it much loved in China and ...

The Yangtze finless porpoise, often called the “Smiling Angel” of the Yangtze River, is one of the world’s most captivating and critically endangered species. With its unique curved mouth that ...

[3] For International Freshwater Dolphin Day on October 24, three Chinese organisations arranged an online contest to name the porpoise, according to China Daily. The winning name was Hanbao ...

Additionally, a Yangtze finless porpoise, the only species of freshwater porpoise, was tagged in China, marking a significant contribution to the study of freshwater species.