The Ganges River dolphin, scientifically named Platanista gangetica gangetica, is one of the most unique and charismatic freshwater creatures found in the mighty Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna river ...

Image by Mark Interrante de Valle Silicon, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Vicimedia Communia. The Ganges River dolphin, scientifically named Platanista gangetica gangetica, is one of the most unique and ...

River dolphins, particularly the Ganges river dolphin, are facing significant threats due to human activities and environmental changes. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect these unique ...

A new study observed Amazon river dolphins for 218.9 hours and saw males spurt urine into the air 36 times—proof that the behavior is more common than we thought.

According to Amazonian folklore, the area's male river dolphins are shapeshifters (encantade), transforming at night into handsome young men who seduce and impregnate human women. The legend's ...

DW follows one couple’s spiritual journey to wash away their sins in the Ganges River. Ramesh Chandra promised his wife, Manju, on their wedding day two decades ago that he would take her to ...

After around 219 hours of observations, they can confirm that male Amazon river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known as botos, often roll onto their backs and urinate over three feet into the air.

The assessment is part of the WII-NMCG project, which began in 2016 and is scheduled to end in March 2026, and is aimed at devising a comprehensive conservation strategy for the Ganges River dolphins.

Male Amazon river dolphins have been documented rolling upside down and firing a stream of urine into the air. As if that isn’t bizarre enough, other males will usually seek out the urine as it ...

It featured posters highlighting the geographical distribution, ecological importance, and mythological significance of the Ganges River Dolphin. Visitors engaged with interactive games designed ...