Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India

GUWAHATI A team of wildlife conservationists tagged the almost-blind Ganges river dolphin for the first time. Vishnupriya Kolipakam, WII’s project investigator said the tagging was a significant advancement in understanding the ecological needs of river dolphins, which will help conserve critical habitats within these vast river ecosystems. Wildlife experts said ensuring the well-being of the Ganges river dolphin is crucial as it is an apex predator and serves as an umbrella species for the river systems. Officials said plans are underway to extend the tagging initiative to other States inhabited by Ganges river dolphins to build a comprehensive understanding of their population dynamics and habitat requirements.