Ganges River Dolphin geotagged in Assam

Why the first-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges dolphin is significant
Here is all you need to know about the Gangetic river dolphin, the threats that it is faced with, and efforts made towards its conservation.
First-ever tagging of Ganges River Dolphin done in Assam to ‘deepen understanding of their conservation’
In a first-ever such move of satellite tagging of any species in India, scientists of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) on Wednesday tagged a male Ganges River Dolphin and released it in the Brahamputra river in Kamrup district in Assam for gathering critical information about the country’s national aquatic animal.
Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India
First-ever tagging of the Ganges river dolphin by wildlife conservationists to understand and conserve this unique aquatic species.
Ganges river dolphin tagged and released in Assam
Move aims to understand their seasonal and migratory patterns, habitat utilisation, particularly in fragmented or disturbed river systems
In a first, Ganges river dolphin tagged in Assam
Guwahati: The first-ever tagging of Ganges river dolphin was done on Wednesday in Assam, which is one of the strongholds of the national aquatic anima.
India Marks Historic First With Satellite Tagging Of Endangered Ganges River Dolphin In Assam
India has successfully completed the first-ever satellite tagging of the Ganges River Dolphin in Assam, marking an important milestone for Project Dolphin. This is part of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII)’s plan to protect the iconic yet elusive species through a better understanding of its habitat needs and movement patterns.
First-Ever Tagging Of Ganges River Dolphin Conducted In Assam
The first-ever tagging of the iconic Ganges River Dolphin, found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna River system and its tributaries, has been conducted in Assam, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.
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