Indus river dolphin population survey confirms breeding population of the dolphin in River Beas

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An Indus Dolphin spotted near Dhunda in River Beas during the population survey (Image Credit: WWF-India)

The first ever organized population survey of the endangered Indus River Dolphin in the Beas River in parts of Punjab has confirmed the presence of a breeding population of the dolphin in the 185 km river stretch between Talwara and Harike. According to figures released by WWF-India, which organized the survey in collaboration with the Department of Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab, the final estimated population of the dolphins in the river is 5 to 11 individuals.