Stories
Irrawaddy dolphin
Scientific Name
Orcaella brevirostris
IUCN Status
Endangered (EN)
Lifespan
30 years
Weight
90-180 kg
Length
1.46-2.75 m
Range
Chilika lake & Sunderbans
Habitat Type
Lagoons, sheltered coastal waters, river mouths, mangrove channels
Threats
Drowning in gill nets, dynamite fishing, dams, pollution, unregulated tourism
Did You Know
Cooperatively fish with traditional fishers
Photo Story
Net Gains: How Irrawaddy Dolphins Fish in Chilika
Film
Fishing Friends: The Irrawaddy Dolphins of Chilika
Green Humour
Meet Chilka Lake’s New Ambassador: The Fishing Cat
Infographic
Irrawaddy Dolphin: Facts, Habitat, Threats
Species
Fishing Friends: Irrawaddy Dolphins and the Fishers of Chilika Lagoon
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