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India has named the Ganga Dolphin as India's National Water Animal.
- The Ganga River Dolphin is a rare dolphin species found only in Indian countries and neighbouring countries. The Ganges River Dolphin is also called as ‘Susu,’ It is considered to be the official animal of Assam's capital Guwahati.
- As the name goes, the Ganges Dolphin are endemic to the river Ganga. The only protected area that is currently available for endangered Gangetic dolphins in Asia is Vikramshila Gangetic dolphin sanctuary. It is located in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.