Workers and soldiers place an Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin in sling after its capture from a lagoon in Khao Lak, Thailand. (AP)
Tsunami Leaves Mark on Animals, Environment Story aired: Wednesday, January 12, 2005
In the tsunami's wake there is havoc in the natural world.
Coral reefs, the back bone of tourism and fishing industries, have been decimated; domestic animals were killed in droves, some are homeless, starving and dying of disease. Many wild animals seemed to sense the tsunami's approach and escaped the inundation. But now those animals are seeking food and water.
Guests:
Tom Hourigan, a coral reef expert with the National Marine Fisheries Service
Kelly O'Meara, director of humane society international's Africa and Asia program
