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Forage fish are poured into Poyang Lake to provide extra food for endangered Yangtze finless porpoises in east China's Jiangxi Province, October 14. /CFP
On October 14, staff from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Jiangxi Province and scientists from the Fishery Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences launched a project providing the first batch of forage fish as food for the endangered Yangtze finless porpoises in east China's Jiangxi Province. The fish were poured into Poyang Lake amid the current drought, which may result in a food shortage for the species.
Aerial shot of the water area between Songmen Mountain and Piaoyatou of Poyang Lake in east China's Jiangxi Province. /CFP
Poyang Lake belongs to the Yangtze River Basin, and is the major habitat for the endangered Yangtze finless porpoise, which is also known as the "giant panda of the water" due to its rarity. It is under the first-class state protection in China.
The Yangtze finless porpoise mainly feeds on small fish and shrimp, and must consume 4 to 5 kilograms per day. The 3 tonnes of forage fish includes silver carp and yellow tail, which are favored by the porpoises. These fish are expected to feed more than 70 porpoises living in the deep-water area of Poyang Lake between Songmen Mountain and Piaoyatou.
Authorities will continue to monitor the area and offer protection for the species.
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