The Ganges River Dolphin

32K views · 5.4K reactions | The Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is a species of freshwater dolphin classified in the family Platanistidae. It lives in the Ganges and related rivers of South Asia, namely in the countries of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.It is related to the much smaller Indus river dolphin which lives in the rivers of the Indus Basin in Pakistan and northwestern India. #viral#trending#wildlife #photography #dolphin | Sangita Chowdhury | Facebook

Ganges River Dolphin - 3D model by Natural History Museum, University of Pisa (@MuseoStoriaNaturaleUnipi)

A rare and beautiful moment was captured as a Ganges River Dolphin briefly surfaced in the mighty Brahmaputra River. The endangered freshwater species appears above water for an average of just 1.26 seconds, making such sightings extremely rare. The glimpse has drawn attention to the rich biodiversity of the Brahmaputra and highlighted the urgent need to protect the natural habitat of this endangered dolphin. Environmentalists say such moments remind us of the importance of river conservation an

Did you know that the endangered Ganges River Dolphin is often caught accidentally as bycatch in fishing nets? This enigmatic freshwater species is struggling to survive due to habitat loss and human activities. Watch ‘Tangled Fates’ on 5th October to learn how we can protect these incredible creatures and ensure their rivers remain safe! | Wildlife Conservation Trust - WCT | Facebook

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