Tag: Riverine Ecosystem Conservation.

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The Ganges Soft-Shell Turtle

Source: DHSubject: Species in News Context: India’s first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle was released into its natural habitat along the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River inside Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The Ganges Soft-Shell Turtle About The Ganges Soft-Shell Turtle: What it is? The Ganges soft-shell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica), also known as …

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Dolphin Survey

Source:  DTE Context: A comprehensive survey under Project Dolphin (2020) estimated 6,327 Gangetic dolphins across eight Indian states. The survey provides the first systematic population estimate of river dolphins in India, aiding conservation efforts. About Dolphin Survey: Survey Conducted By: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) under Project Dolphin (2020). Conducted with support …

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