First census of Gangetic dolphins finds 6,327 in Ganga and tributaries, highlighting conservation challenges and efforts.

The Ganges river in India is more than 2,500km long and has the most populated river basin in the world. Hundreds of millions of people and a huge range of wildlife rely on the river Ganges. But ...

Some also live in rivers, including the Amazon River in South America and the Ganges River in India ... As part of the "toothed whale" group of animals, all dolphins have teeth, though some ...

India reports 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh showing the highest count, followed by Bihar and West Bengal. This first-ever estimate covered 8,000 km across 28 rivers in eight states. Also, PM ...

India celebrates 17 national symbols representing its heritage, culture, and values. Key symbols include the Tiranga flag, ...

First estimate of Gangetic dolphins reveals 6,327 in Ganga and tributaries, challenging underwater counting methods explained.

Kolkata: In the first comprehensive study on Irrawaddy dolphins — estuarine dolphins that are more salt-tolerant — in the ...

Project Dolphin’ tallies up the population of related species of India's national aquatic animal across the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Indus river systems ...

India has recently conducted its first-ever comprehensive riverine dolphin estimation, revealing a total of 6,327 dolphins across eight states. Uttar Pradesh leads with 2,397 dolphins, followed by ...

Uttar Pradesh is home to 2,397 river dolphins, nearly 40 per cent of the total population of the aquatic mammal in India, according to an official statement.

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