In the first survey conducted in the country, more than 6,300 river dolphins were found; the highest number in Uttar Pradesh

In the first survey conducted in the country, more than 6,300 river dolphins were found; the highest number in Uttar Pradesh

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: March 05 2025

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  • Uttar Pradesh has become the state with the highest number of river dolphins recorded in India, where an estimated 6,327 dolphins were counted, including a survey of 28 rivers and an area of 8,500 km. 
  • As part of 'Project Dolphin', a comprehensive survey was conducted for the first time to estimate the population of river dolphins in eight states - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, and Punjab.
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