The 7th Asian Wetland Week celebration event “Going into Poyang Lake – Kingdom of the White Crane”. Wetland School Program: wetland awareness campaign for students and teachers in China, Korea and Japan

The African Manatee is a member of the Trichechidae; a sirenian, mermaid-like sea cow that can grow up to 3 meters and weigh 500 kilograms. Wetlands International is calling for tougher protection measures to ensure the survival of this endangered species.