How can we save the Ganges river dolphin?
WWF works to reduce habitat degradation caused by dams, irrigation canals, and water withdrawals. We also work to mitigate pollution of freshwater ecosystems and dolphin deaths from fishing bycatch and deliberate removal of the species.
How many Ganges River dolphins are left in the world 2021?
There are only about 3200 Ganges river dolphins (Platanista gangetica gangetica) left in the world.
Where is dolphin Sanctuary in India?
Bhagalpur district
Published: Wednesday 27 May 2020. Good news for dolphin enthusiasts — the Bihar government is setting up India’s first observatory for the mammals in Bhagalpur district. Construction at the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in the state’s Bhagalpur district is scheduled to be completed by early next year.
Why are Ganges river dolphins listed as endangered?
The Ganges river dolphin lives in one of the world’s most densely populated areas. It is threatened primarily by the damming of rivers for irrigation and electricity generation, which degrades the habitat, and isolates the populations; preventing seasonal migration.
Which Indian state has recently published data on dolphin sensors?
The dolphin is considered an indicator of freshwater ecosystem degradation. 190 Ganges river dolphin individuals were counted in a recent survey in the Mahananda river in Bihar.
Why the Ganges river dolphin became our national symbol?
The reason to declare Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal of India was to save it from extinction. Also, the Ganges Dolphin is seen as the reflector of the health of the Ganga River. The declaration was made in 2009 in the National Ganga River Basin Authority’s (NGRBA) first meeting.
When was Gangetic dolphin declared national animal?
18th May 2010
Dolphin Declared National Aquatic Animal 18th May 2010: The Ministry of Environment and Forests notified the Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal today. The River Dolphin inhabits the Ganges- Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
How many Gangetic dolphins are there?
There are two sub species of Ganges river dolphin, with each population only reaching ~1000 individuals.
How many Ganges river dolphins are left in the world?
2,500-3,000 Ganges river dolphins
There are approximately 2,500-3,000 Ganges river dolphins left living in the wild. This means that the species is vulnerable and is categorized as endangered. More about them: The Ganges river dolphin lives in the Ganges– Brahmaputra–Meghna and Sangu–Karnaphuli river systems in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.