The Indus blind dolphin, scientifically distinct from its Indian cousin in the Ganges River, evolved over millennia to adapt to its muddy river environment, losing its eyesight in the process.

The assessment is part of the WII-NMCG project, which began in 2016 and is scheduled to end in March 2026, and is aimed at devising a comprehensive conservation strategy for the Ganges River dolphins.

For years, the survival of river dolphins, particularly the Ganges and Indus species, has been threatened by a range of human activities. From habitat destruction due to dam construction and pollution ...

According to WWF, the population of Ganges River Dolphin, once present in tens of thousands of numbers, has dwindled abysmally to less than 2,000 during the last century owing to direct killing ...

As more details over Azerbaijan Airlines crash emerge, pilots and crew are hailed as heroes The Longest Living Dog Breeds India: Historic tagging of Ganges River Dolphin marks major wildlife ...

Delhi: As part of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Namami Gange Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, government of India, has set ...

The Indian government has invested in cleaning it up and have had some success. Recent years have seen the return of the Ganges river dolphin, an endangered species. In one sense, said Sen, this ...

(Relevance: The Ganges River dolphin is important for the UPSC CSE as it is the national aquatic animal of India. Additionally, UPSC has previously asked questions about it.) 1. The tagging exercise ...

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