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FRESHWATER DOLPHIN SURVEY
Chilika lake a hotspot of biodiversity"For the first time, near-threatened ferruginous ducks and a group of Eurasian otters were spotted in the lagoon in the 2022 Flora and Faun...
04 Feb, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
In a first, Centre launches survey to ascertain Gangetic dolphin numbersThe survey will create a baseline scientific data for the govt to take suitable measures to improve quality of the river water, the Nationa...
05 Mar, 2017, 05.27 PM IST
- Gangetic dolphins increase in Ganga and tributaries
The number of Gangetic dolphins has increased in Ganga and its tributaries. The dolphin census 2015 has counted 1,263 dolphins in the state.
09 Oct, 2015, 09.21 PM IST
Dolphins first to gain from project GangaThis is the first time we are doing a composite survey covering the whole of the Ganga. We are working on logistical details such as manpow...
04 Jun, 2014, 06.06 AM IST
- Dredging, illegal fishing hurting dolphin numbers
A major stretch of Yamuna river between Panchnada and Sangam (Allahabad), considered a suitable habitat for highly endangered Gangetic Dolp...
17 May, 2013, 11.42 AM IST
Dolphin count goes up in Terai regionThe number of Gangetic dolphins in the Terai region of Katarniaghat of Dudhwa tiger reserve has gone up as per the ongoing survey of the fo...
09 Oct, 2012, 10.25 PM IST
Survey to count Ganges river dolphinsThe Ganges river dolphins are one of the four living species of dolphin that reside in freshwater rivers and estuaries. There were 4,000-5,...
03 Oct, 2012, 05.50 PM IST
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10 Jun, 2012, 03.02 AM IST
- Gangetic dolphins flock Katarniaghat
Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary is a part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, and is located near the Indo-Nepal border, in the Terai area of Bahr...
16 Dec, 2011, 02.29 AM IST
- Dolphin poaching goes unabated
Despite Gangetic dolphins being an endangered species, they are being killed at an alarming rate in Bihar.
14 Apr, 2011, 08.51 PM IST
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01 Mar, 2011, 01.30 AM IST