A rare sighting of a Ganges River Dolphin was recorded as the endangered mammal briefly surfaced in the Brahmaputra River. With an average surfacing time of barely 1.26 seconds, such moments are seldom witnessed, making the glimpse particularly significant. Conservationists say the sighting underlines the Brahmaputra’s rich aquatic biodiversity while also drawing attention to the fragile condition of its ecosystem and the urgent need for sustained conservation efforts to protect endangered river

A video of the endangered Ganges River Dolphin swimming near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh has gone viral. | BBC News India

The Gangetic Dolphin plays a vital role in maintaining the health of our river ecosystems. Conserving this species is crucial for protecting our freshwater biodiversity. #MissionLiFE #ProPlanetPeople | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India

A rare and beautiful moment was captured as a Ganges River Dolphin briefly surfaced in the mighty Brahmaputra River. The endangered freshwater species appears above water for an average of just 1.26 seconds, making such sightings extremely rare. The glimpse has drawn attention to the rich biodiversity of the Brahmaputra and highlighted the urgent need to protect the natural habitat of this endangered dolphin. Environmentalists say such moments remind us of the importance of river conservation an