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Irrawaddy Dolphins

IIT Madras Helps In Tripling Irrawaddy Dolphins Population In Odisha’s Chilika Lake

OB Bureau May 29, 2020

Bhubaneswar: There are more Irrawaddy dolphins in Odisha’s Chilika Lake than ever before, thanks to a research project by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. It has helped…

Wildlife

Dolphin Numbers Dip In Odisha’s Gahiramatha Sanctuary

OB Bureau Feb 25, 2020

Kendrapara: The Dolphin population is dwindling in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary and nearby areas within Bhitarkanika National Park, according to the latest census carried out on January 19.…

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Four Dolphin Deaths At Chilika In 2019 Worry Nature Lovers, Authorities

OB Bureau Mar 2, 2019

Brahmagiri: The death of four rare Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in January and February is worrying environmentalists, forest department officials and nature lovers alike.…