The Ganges river dolphin

The Ganges river dolphin was officially discovered in 1801
Ganges river dolphins once lived in the Ganges Brahmaputra -Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
But the species is extinct from most of its early distribution ranges.
The Ganges river dolphin can only live in freshwater and is essentially blind.
They hunt by emitting ultrasonic sounds, which bounces off of fish and other prey, enabling them to “see” an mage in their mind.
They are frequently found alone or in small groups, and generally a mother and calf travel together.
The Ganges River Dolphin or also called ‘Susu,’ is the National Aquatic Animal of India.
There is a Ganges Dolphin Sanctuary called Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in Bihar. Locals of Bihar called Gangetic Dolphin as ‘Soons’
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has given the status of ‘Endangered’ to the Ganges River Dolphin
The species is included in the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 – Schedule I.
It makes it prohibited to be hunted throughout India, except under threat to human life. Trade of Ganges Dolphin is prohibited

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