Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and Interventions
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A video of a group of men and boys in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district beating to death a Gangetic river dolphin surfaced on social media recently.
An endangered species, the Gangetic River Dolphin is recognised as the National Aquatic Animal of India.
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Gangetic Dolphin
Scientific Name: Platanista gangetica
These are generally blind.
They catch their prey by emitting an ultrasonic sound which reaches the prey.
These are also called Susu.
It is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems and in the Ganga’s tributaries.
Threats: Construction of dams, Pollution, excessive silting and sand mining.
It has been recognized by the Indian Government as its National Aquatic Animal
It is the official animal of the Guwahati, Assam.
IUCN Status: Endangered
Do you know?
They are included in Appendix I (most endangered) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
They are also included in Appendix II of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).
The National Mission for Clean Ganga celebrates 5th October as National Ganga River Dolphin Day.
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