19 Gangetic river dolphins had been rescued from the irrigation canals of the Ganga-Ghagra basin in Uttar Pradesh between 2013 and 2020.
Dams and barrages had severely affected this habitat as dolphins moved into irrigation canals.
They were at a risk of injury or death from a multiple factors, such as rapidly receding waters, heat stroke and human interferences.
The Ganga–Ghaghra Basin is an international river basin that extends across the regions of India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
The area of the Ganga-Ghaghra basin is approximately 1,000,000 square kilometers.
Water is an important resource for the Ganga-Ghaghra basin. This basin is used for irrigation, drinking water, power generation and flood control.
People of India, Nepal and Bangladesh can be saved from water crisis.
The Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is a species of freshwater.
Dolphin found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river.
Largest freshwater dolphins in the world, with males reaching up to 2.6 meters in length and females reaching up to 3 meters.
Ganges river dolphins are typically gray or brown in color, with a lighter belly.
Ganges river dolphins are social animals and live in groups of up to 20 individuals.
Ganges river dolphins are an endangered species in IUCN Red list.
Ganges river dolphins are an important part of the aquatic ecosystem and their survival is essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced environment.
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