The number of Indus river dolphins is increasing with the help of the community. Pakistan currently has an estimated 1,816 Indus river dolphins, according to a new WWF survey. This is 50% more than the 1,200 dolphins estimated after the first census in 2001, when the species appears to be endangered.
How many Indus river dolphins are there in India?
"The survival of river dolphins is very important because their mere presence is an indicator of how well our river bodies are doing," Kanwa said. As of 2018, the population of Indian river dolphins is fixed at 5-11. In Pakistan, 1,816 Indus dolphins are counted. 2020
Why are Indus river dolphins endangered?
Major threats to Indus river dolphins include entanglement, habitat degradation, noise, chemical pollutants, and ship attacks. In 1991, the NOAA fishery designated the Indus river dolphin as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.
How many Ganges dolphins remain in India?
According to the census, there are a total of 41 dolphins on the Ganges, from the Vidinor Barrage to the Bulandshahar Lola Barrage. This number in 2019 was 35. According to the latest data, four calves and two adults have increased from the previous year.
How many dolphins are left on the Ganges?
Approximately 2,500 to 3,000 dolphins from the Ganges live in the wild. This means that the species is vulnerable and is classified as an endangered species. More about them: Ganges dolphins inhabit the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Sang-Karnaphuli river systems in India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
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