Context: The forest department in Prayagraj has launched the Dolphin Friends volunteer network to strengthen conservation of the endangered Gangetic dolphin through community participation and regular river monitoring. About Dolphin Friends Initiative: What it is? Dolphin Friends is a dedicated community-based volunteer network created to monitor the movement, breeding, and habitat conditions of the endangered …
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Source: NIE Subject: Species in News Context: A report by the Wildlife Institute of India reveals that a drastic reduction in the Chambal River’s water flow is forcing endangered Ganges river dolphins to shift their habitat downstream toward the Yamuna confluence. About The Ganges River Dolphin: What it is? Commonly known as the Susu due …
Source: News on Air Subject: Species in News Context: The second range-wide Dolphin Survey has been launched from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh under Project Dolphin to update population estimates, assess habitats and threats. About Project Dolphin: What it is? Project Dolphin is a national conservation initiative of the Government of India aimed at protecting riverine and …
Source: TH Context: For the first time, Indian wildlife experts successfully tagged a Ganges River dolphin, marking a historic milestone in the conservation of this endangered species. The initiative under Project Dolphin, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Aim: To track the dolphin’s movement, habitat use, and migratory patterns using advanced …
