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Endangered Species: the Irrawaddy Dolphin in Southern Laos Northern Cambodia

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a not quite a River dolphin as its normal habitat lies near the coast and delta areas, it is found in river such as the Ganges, the Mekong and the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) from where it gets its name. The Irrawaddy Dolphin has a lifespan of about 30 years and can reach about 130kg in weight and about 2.5m in length. It has a rounded head and a flat nose and is classified as a critically endangered species with only about 100 left in total. There are a few clusters of dolphins around the Laos / Cambodian border on the Lower Mekong, which can be seen by taking a kayaking tour.


Jet Airways wins prestigious CondÓ© Nast Traveller India award

Jet Airways, India"s premier airline, has been adjudged the ň€˜Best International Airline" at the CondÓ© Nast Traveller India Awards. At a glittering ceremony in Mumbai last night, India"s preferred international carrier was honoured with the prestigious award over several other leading international airlines. This award has been introduced by British CondÓ© Nast Traveller magazine, together with Vogue.com and cntraveller.in to celebrate the launch of CondÓ© Nast Traveller in India in October 2010.