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Ganges river dolphins may synchronise their activity with time, tides and the moon

2026-10-12T11:39:52.000Z

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  • In the tidal waters of West Bengal’s Rupnarayan river, Ganges river dolphins live with constantly shifting water levels, currents and conditions.
  • A new study in the river found that tide, time of day and lunar cycle influences when the dolphins were detected.
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