Chilika Development Authority claimed that the population of Irrawaddy Dolphin is increasing. The data provided by them showing more than 30% growth in population in last 8 years.
“From the survey 158 numbers of dolphins were counted out of which 129 were adult and 29 were juveniles including the neonates. Out of this 86 were counted in the outer channel and 72 numbers in the central and the southern sector of the lake. Out of the total population 55 % were recorded in the outer channel and 45 % in the lake proper.”
Chilika Development Authority Report
The survey was conducted by PCCF Wild Life, RMNHS, CIFA, CEE, Ahmedabad, Utkal University during 16th-17th February 2010.
If the census is proper then we should be proud of Chilika Development Authority. This infers that timely implementation of proper conservation model can even save almost extinct species.
Here is the full report +
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