First census of Gangetic dolphins finds 6,327 in Ganga and tributaries, highlighting conservation challenges and efforts.

Discover the fascinating world of river dolphins in India, facing threats but captivating hearts with their unique features.

The Ganges river in India is more than 2,500km long and has the most populated river basin in the world. Hundreds of millions of people and a huge range of wildlife rely on the river Ganges. But ...

According to WWF, the population of Ganges River Dolphin, once present in tens ... habitat fragmentation by dams and barrages and indiscriminate fishing. Approximately 90% of the species ...

India reports 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh showing the highest count, followed by Bihar and West Bengal. This first-ever estimate covered 8,000 km across 28 rivers in eight states. Also, PM ...

Kolkata: In the first comprehensive study on Irrawaddy dolphins — estuarine dolphins that are more salt-tolerant — in the Indian Sundarbans, researche.

Spanning 50 km along the Ganges, it also hosts diverse ... as the dolphins can get trapped in fishing nets, which can hurt or even kill them. River traffic adds to the stress, disturbing the ...