Join Zoological Society of London (ZSL) scientist Dr Sam Turvey in this video to uncover the tragic example of the baiji, the Yangtze River dolphin. This extraordinary species was the only member of an entire mammal family. In an effort to stop the loss of other such unique animals, ZSL has established the EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) programme, which raises awareness of one-of-a-kind species on the verge of extinction and works towards protecting their future. 00:00 Intro 0:26 What was the baiji, Yangtze River dolphin, and how did it become so endangered? 1:17 How did the EDGE programme aim to help the baiji, Yangtze River dolphin? 3:12 What was the fait of the baiji, Yangtze River dolphin? ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you - from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Subscribe to our channel for the latest films and live broadcasts about the natural world null Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum