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Children Play With Endangered Dolphin in Bihar
14 May
Summary
- Children were filmed playing with a stranded Gangetic dolphin.
- The Gangetic dolphin is an endangered species protected by Indian law.
- Experts warn of severe harm to the dolphin's sensitive skin and health.
A recent incident in Chapra, Bihar, has drawn widespread criticism after a video emerged showing children playing with a stranded Gangetic dolphin near a riverbank. The footage depicts several children handling the distressed animal in shallow water, raising alarm among wildlife experts and conservationists.
This Gangetic dolphin, also known as India's national aquatic animal, is classified as endangered by the IUCN and is protected under Indian wildlife conservation laws. Experts emphasize that the dolphin's highly sensitive skin makes it extremely vulnerable outside its natural habitat.
Such interactions can lead to severe injuries, stress, and potentially death for the animal. Conservationists highlight that with an estimated 2,500 to 5,000 Gangetic dolphins remaining, these events pose a serious threat to the species' fragile existence and underscore a lack of public awareness regarding endangered wildlife protection.
