Sunday, August 9, 2026

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When I went to Varanasi (Benares), India to the Burning Ghat we went out on a rowboat onto the Ganges River and saw the Pink Dolphins swimming there in 1986. However, I suppose it also could have been the very end of December 1985. However, because we went to Nalanda Buddhist University ruins it was likely early 1986 in January we actually went there and saw the Pink Dolphins. Then we took the train to Agra to where the Taj Mahal and went inside it because you were still able to do that in 1986 then. Then we went to New Delhi for awhile and then took train and bus to Dharamshala where the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile are. 
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River dolphin | Types & Facts | Britannica
Yes, pink-toned Ganges river dolphins still live in the Ganges River, though they are rare and endangered. Fewer than 5,000 of these freshwater animals—locally called susu—remain across their natural range.
Where They Live and Look
  • Vikramshila Sanctuary: You can find them in India inside the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary located in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
  • Color and Traits: They are mostly grey or light brown, but their bellies and sides often show a soft pink color. They are nearly blind because they live in muddy river water, so they use sound clicks to find food.
Current Threats
  • Dangers: Opinions on Reddit's Nature is Metal community show mixed feelings, with some users worrying they are close to disappearing while others note signs of localized protection.
  • Risks: Heavy water pollution, boat traffic noise, and accidental tangles in fishing nets continue to endanger their survival.
Would you like to know more about conservation efforts or how these blind dolphins hunt in murky water?
  • Reddit·r/natureismetal
    The Ganges River Dolphin lives in extremely murky water and ...
    Sep 1, 2024 — Dolphin Conservation Status: While some believe the Ganges River Dolphin is on the verge of extinction, it is officially classifie...
  • Wikipedia
    Ganges river dolphin - Wikipedia
    The Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is a freshwater dolphin in the family Platanistidae. It lives in the Ganges and re...
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