Gangetic Dolphin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chambal_Wildlife_Sanctuary
gptkbp:behavior Social interaction
Foraging
Surface breathing
gptkbp:characteristics Smooth skin
Long snout
Reduced eyesight
Flexible neck
Blunt rostrum
gptkbp:color Grayish-brown
gptkbp:communication Echolocation
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:API
gptkb:Wildlife_Trust_of_India
Community awareness programs
National River Conservation Plan
Protected under Indian law
Research and monitoring programs
Legislation enforcement
Rescue and rehabilitation initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:collection
Endangered
Schedule I species in India
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in local folklore
Symbol of river health
gptkbp:diet gptkb:dinosaur
gptkb:fish
gptkbp:gestation_period 10 to 11 months
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Indus_River
gptkb:Ganges_River
gptkb:Brahmaputra_River
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gangetic Dolphin
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
gptkbp:native_to South Asia
gptkbp:population Less than 2,000 individuals
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
Calves are born live
Mating occurs year-round
gptkbp:research Population dynamics
Behavioral studies
Studied for ecological indicators
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Platanista_gangetica
gptkbp:size 2 to 2.5 meters long
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Ganges_River_Dolphin
gptkb:Indus_River_Dolphin
Brahmaputra River Dolphin
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Pollution
Habitat loss
Boat traffic
Fishing nets
Dams and barrages
gptkbp:weight 150 to 200 kg