Anatomy and Appearance The Ganges river dolphin weighs 330 - 374 lbs, and its length is 7-8.9 feet. Also, the Ganges river dolphin is also blind.
Diet The Ganges river dolphin eats fish, turtles, birds, catfish, carp, and clams.
Life Cycle The male Ganges river dolphin is ready to mate at about 10 years old. The oldest male dolphin on record was about 28 years old.
Reproduction The female Ganges river dolphin is pregnant for about 9 to 11 months, and one calf is usually born once every 2 to 3 years. The young wean themselves from their mother within their first year. There is no specific birth period, although females usually give birth from October to March, with a peak in December and January at the beginning of the dry season.
Behavior The Ganges river dolphin cannot breathe in the water and must surface every 30-120 seconds. This is due to the sound it produces when breathing.