Fascinating photograph of Gangetic River Dolphin
Gangetic River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) commonly known as ‘Xihu’ having the status of National as well as State aquatic animal of Assam, is the rarest among the river dolphins. The Brahmaputra river system is home to around 300 individuals of this magnificent species. River Kulsi is one of the tributaries of Brahmaputra where this wonderful photograph was shot by Sanjay Das of Aaranyak on March 27.
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