Ganga Dolphins in Bihar: Threats from Dams, Pollution, and Conservation Efforts Underway

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Ganga River dolphins in Bihar, once abundant, are struggling for survival as their numbers dwindle. Experts, including Padmashree awardee Dr Ravindra Kumar Sinha, highlight that construction activities, including bridges and dams, are threatening not only the dolphins but also the river’s ecosystem. The migration of dolphins from their original habitats,…

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Efforts to Clean Ganga Lead to Significant Increase in Gangetic Dolphin Population

By Our Correspondent New Delhi/Lucknow, May 23: The efforts of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government and the Namami Gange Mission directed towards cleaning the Ganga and maintaining its uninterrupted flow have led to a significant increase in the population of Gangetic dolphin in recent times. Experts have described this rise in the Gangetic dolphin population…

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