The Irrawaddy dolphin is not quite a river dolphin as its normal habitat is located near the coast and delta areas, is found in rivers Ganges, Mekong and the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) from which it takes its name. The Irrawaddy dolphin has a lifespan of about 30 years and can reach about 130 kg in weight and approximately 2.5 m in length. It has a round head and a flat nose and is classified as critically endangered with only 100 remain in total. There is few groups of dolphins around the Laos / Cambodia border in the Lower Mekong, which can be seen taking a tour boat.
Xplore-Asia is a day kayak tour by wetlands of Si Pan Don, Laos, near the fault line of the Mekong. It is possible to detect a time that some dolphins on the trip as living below the falls of River side in Cambodia. The tour starts from Don Det and Don Khone and kayaking to overcome the old French railway network, before leaving your kayak and walk to see Liphi cascade.
The waterfalls in this region are part of the fault line of the Mekong and formed due to the different types of stone beds that exist. The upper basin is made of harder limestone while the lower basin is a softer formation of sandstone. This results in erosion of the downstream basin, creating some magnificent waterfalls to see. Some are small others are fast but extremely powerful, with Khon Pha Peng waterfall being the largest and is sometimes referred to as the Falls Southeast Asia. The cascades covering the whole width of the Mekong in the rainy season could be up to 13 kilometers wide.
After visiting the waterfall walk Liphi a little below where the kayak and start putting in the most tranquil of water towards the Cambodian border. To see the dolphins that really cross the Cambodian side River. The Cambodian immigration has created even a spotted dolphin nice area where you can buy drinks and sit in the shade. They do however charge one dollar for the privilege of spotted dolphin on his side of the border but a visa is not required.
While sitting at lunch in Cambodia is organized and can take a short break to relax and enjoy this mighty river. The dolphins do not seem to mind the kayak and swimming normally. There are about 10 dolphins left in this area and a little further down the creek in Kratie (Cambodia). The best time to see them is in the morning or evening because of heat and are closer to the surface at temperatures cooler.
After lunch continue to kayak across the river to the Laos side and there is another more than 4 kilometers from the village of Kham Veun Laos, a border city. While kayaking you will see the island of Don Khone Laos the southern tip of this island is known as Khone Han. Khone In the French have built a ferry terminal to receive the goods transported beyond the waterfall by train, also built a ferry dock in Don Det and the idea was that the boats moored above the waterfall and the goods are carried under the railway waterfall, where another ferry to pick up. In this way the French could have a river route to reach China, the idea was good, in theory, but it did not work for long.
On arrival at Veun Kham, transport will be waiting to turn back to more Mekong large waterfall, Khon Pha Pheng, after seeing this waterfall in your car and then a short boat trip to the islands or in the application can continue in Cambodia.

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About the Author:

After traveling in South East Asia for several years and falling in love with the area in particular Laos. Xplore-Asia was formed with the aim of promoting tours to increase responsible tourism for the local people and show the world the beauty of this area. After setting up operations in South East Asia, Xplore-Asia expanded into the UK and is Directed by Alex Aziz.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Endangered Species: the Irrawaddy Dolphin in Southern Laos Northern Cambodia

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