Dolphins live and hunt in large social groups called pods, and they communicate with each other using high-pitched clicks and ...

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

The survey under Project Dolphin was carried out by the Union environment ministry along with Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and other organisations ...

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

Locally known as Sihu, this marks the first recorded presence of the species in the river since 1998, ending a 25-year absence. The prolonged disappearance of the Ganges dolphin from this waterway ...

Uttar Pradesh is home to 2,397 river dolphins, nearly 40 per cent of the total population of the aquatic mammal in India, according to an official statement.Ind ...

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

River dolphins play a crucial role in maintaining the health of freshwater ecosystems in India. This analysis presents the number of dolphins recorded in different states, showing where conservation ...

The federal environment, forest and climate change ministry released a field guide in 2022 – Monitoring Ganges and Indus River Dolphins, Associated Aquatic Fauna, and Habitat – which noted a ...

Some also live in rivers, including the Amazon River in South America and the Ganges River in India. Dolphins are technically classified as whales, but are different from their larger cousins in ...

The population estimate reveals 6,324 Ganges River dolphins and only 3 Indus River dolphins. (HT file photo) The survey under Project Dolphin was carried out by the Union environment ministry ...