Ganges river dolphin’s description
I have the peculiarity to be a fresh water dolphin and, since 2009, to be India’s national aquatic animal ! I have a long rostrum which allows me to flush my preys out of the river mud. I am almost blind but I have an excellent sonar.
Between 1000
and 2000
Population
Very
threatened
Threats
From 2 to
2.5 meters
Size
About 85 kg
Weight
Where does Ganges river dolphin live ?
I live in India and in some bordering countries : Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh.
Which threats ?
As my name indicates, I live in the Ganges, which is the most polluted river in the world. Moreover, dams and diversion channels disrupting the water flow disturb me a lot to breed and feed.
Kiwiwho’s word to save the Ganges river dolphin
In 2016, the Indian government decided to set up a conservation program dedicated to me. A large river cleaning operation will be undertaken and my hunt, which is already totally forbidden, will be more severely punished.
You too, help us to raise awareness about Ganges river dolphin’s fate
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