Toxic Contamination in Ganga Threatens Gangetic Dolphins
In May 2025, the Wildlife Institute of India published a study which revealed alarming levels of toxic chemicals in the Ganga River, endangering the health and survival of the Gangetic dolphin, an already endangered species.
Key Findings
- Gangetic dolphins are being exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) through bioaccumulation in the fish they consume.
- These chemicals interfere with hormonal systems, affecting the reproductive and developmental health of aquatic wildlife.
What are Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)?
- Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are natural or human-made chemicals that may mimic, block, or interfere with the body’s hormones, which are part of the endocrine system. These chemicals are ....
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