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: The story begins 16,000 feet high on the Tibetan Plateau, where glacial meltwater creates the "Water of the Rocks" (Zachu).

: It is the world’s second most biodiverse river after the Amazon, home to the Mekong Giant Catfish and rare Irrawaddy Dolphins .

: The ecosystem faces significant pressure from climate change and the construction of massive Hydroelectric Dams. [Lesereise 01] • Mekong · Vom Dach Der Welt Zum...

The book by Bernd Schiller (Picus Verlag, 2013) chronicles a multi-year odyssey along Southeast Asia's greatest waterway. Journey Highlights

: Supports the world’s largest inland fishery, yielding about 2 million metric tons of fish annually. : The story begins 16,000 feet high on

: As it enters Laos and Thailand, locals revere it as Mae Nam Khong , the "Mother of Rivers," sustaining over 60 million people.

Best to witness the flow reversal at Tonle Sap Conservation projects you can support along the river bank The book by Bernd Schiller (Picus Verlag, 2013)

The Mekong is more than just a river; it is a mythical "Mother of Water" that bridges seven diverse regions.