Ganges river dolphin at Katwa

Описание: The Ganges River Dolphin, a majestic creature and the national aquatic animal of India, is a sight to behold. Found in the freshwater rivers and estuaries of South Asia, this endangered river dolphin species is a rare treasure. In this video, we take you on a journey to the Dream City Katwa and Purba Bardhaman, where you can spot these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. The Purbasthali Burdwan and Chupi Char Birds Sanctuary are popular tourist spots near Katwa, where you can catch a glimpse of the Ganges River Dolphin. The Wildlife Institute of India has been working tirelessly towards dolphin conservation and conducting a gangetic dolphin census to protect these magnificent creatures. The dolphin population is dwindling, and it's essential to raise awareness about the importance of preserving their habitat. Let's take a step towards saving this incredible species and preserving the beauty of our rivers.

The Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is a species of freshwater dolphin classified in the family Platanistidae. It lives in the Ganges and related rivers of South Asia, namely in the countries of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is related to the much smaller Indus river dolphin which lives in the Indus River in India and the Beas River of northwestern India. It is also known by the name susu (popular name) also hihu or huhu (Assamese: শিশু, শুশুক) in Assam and shushuk (Bengali: শুশুক) in West Bengal. The Ganges river dolphin has been recognized by the Government of India as its National Aquatic Animal and is the official animal of the Indian city of Guwahati. Its first occurrence, within the Hooghly River, was documented by William Roxburgh. They have a large melon head used for echolocation, because they cannot see well. Their eyes are usually small due to the cloudy water. Ganges river dolphins are usually 2.2–2.6 meters long. Ganges river dolphins usually are tan, chocolate brown, dark grey or light blue. They have an elongated, slender snout with sharp and very pointed teeth, similar to most river dolphins. The river dolphin has a rounded belly which, combined with their rectangular dorsal fin, makes them look particularly stocky in build compared to other dolphins. Their flippers and tail flukes are large and broad.

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