Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica)
The Ganges River dolphin (Platanista Gangetica Gangetica) is a subspecies endemic of the Ganges river where it struggles to survive due to the intense human activities in the area.
The Ganges River dolphin (Platanista Gangetica Gangetica) is a subspecies endemic of the Ganges river where it struggles to survive due to the intense human activities in the area.
Dolphins are animals perfectly adapted to the aquatic life with adaptations product of million of years of evolution but still preserving a set of features of their life on land.
Most people have heard the noises made by dolphins which they use to communicate, but not all sounds are the same. They vary in frequency, volume, wavelength and pattern.
These cetaceans are capable of performing unusual activities within the animal world and exhibit complex behaviors including coordinated hunting or helping their peers.
Some dolphin species can eat up to 30 pounds of fish per day when adults. Their favorite prey and hunting techniques vary among species and habitats.