Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam
In a first, India has tagged a healthy male Ganges river dolphin in Assam, which will help chalk out a long-term conservation plan for the endangered species. The tagging was made possible by advancements in technology – the lightweight tags emit signals compatible with Argos satellite systems even with limited surfacing time. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in an official statement termed the initiative a monumental effort which underscores India’s unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation and sets a new benchmark in the protection of endangered species. In a post on social media, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said, “Happy to share the news of the first-ever tagging of Ganges River Dolphin in Assam—a historic milestone for the species and India!
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