A study published in the journal Heliyon revealed exposure of Gangetic dolphins to health risks by multi-class endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Dietary exposure risks of 39 multi-class EDCs to mammals were investigated. "Elevated EDCs bioaccumulation was observed across prey fish species (of Gangetic dolphins)," it said adding pesticides such as DDT and Lindane (γ-HCH) were also detected. `