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680 Dolphins Spotted Off Gujarat Coast In Latest Census
National Dolphin Day is celebrated across India on April 14, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ecological importance of dolphins, their conservation, and the protection of their natural habitats.
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At 40%, UP Home To Highest River Dolphin Population: Report
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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First-Ever Tagging Of Ganges River Dolphin Conducted In Assam
The first-ever tagging of the iconic Ganges River Dolphin, found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna River system and its tributaries, has been conducted in Assam, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Dolphins Stranded In UP's Sharda Canal Rescued After 24-Hour Operation
The operation was completed late Saturday evening, they said.
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Fossil Of 16-Million-Year-Old River Dolphin Found In Peru
Scientists on Wednesday unveiled a 16 million-year-old fossil skull unearthed in Peru of a river dolphin that once swam in waters that are now the Amazon, and whose closest living relative is the South Asian river dolphin in India's Ganges River.
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"Project Lion And Project Dolphin" Are Next: PM Modi To G20 Climate Meet
Laying thrust on Project Tiger, which completed its 50 years recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it is the result of the pioneering conservation initiative that 70 per cent of the world's tigers are found in India.
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Forest Department To Conduct Regular Patrolling In Gujarat Coastal Waters
Days after ten fishermen from other states were arrested for allegedly poaching dolphins and sharks off the Gujarat coast, the state Forest Department has decided to conduct regular patrolling in the coastal waters.
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Dolphin Census Begins In Odisha, Over 100 Wildlife Experts Part Of Exercise
The annual census of dolphins began in Odisha's Bhitarkanika national park and Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, officials said on Thursday.
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Watch: Fishermen In Tamil Nadu Rescue Dolphins Stuck In Fishing Net
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Supriya Sahu shared the video on November 30 and so far it has amassed more than 36,000 views on Twitter.
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Two Gangetic Dolphins Found Dead In Assam: Forest Official
The carcasses of two Gangetic dolphins, suspected to have been killed by poachers, have been recovered from Kamrup Rural district in Assam, a forest official said on Friday.
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World Oceans Day 2021: Watch The Acrobats Of The Ocean Flip, Twist, Jump
World Oceans Day: Watch a stunning video of a pair of dolphins flip and spin in the air on World Oceans Day. Know the threats to marine life and how we can protect them.
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Pregnant Gangetic Dolphin Found Dead In Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich
A pregnant Gangetic river dolphin was found dead in Girijapuri barrage under the Katarniyaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, an official said on Monday.
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Gangetic Dolphin Beaten To Death In UP, 3 Arrested As Video Goes Viral
A dolphin is beaten to death with sticks and rods by a group of men in a disturbing video that has emerged from Uttar Pradesh. Three men have been arrested after the video went viral on social media.
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Discarded Fishing Nets Threaten Ganga Wildlife: Study
Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to an international team, including researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India.
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Project Dolphin To Be Launched In 15 Days, Says Prakash Javadekar
The ambitious project to conserve Gangetic river dolphins announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launched in 15 days, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.
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680 Dolphins Spotted Off Gujarat Coast In Latest Census
National Dolphin Day is celebrated across India on April 14, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ecological importance of dolphins, their conservation, and the protection of their natural habitats.
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At 40%, UP Home To Highest River Dolphin Population: Report
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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First-Ever Tagging Of Ganges River Dolphin Conducted In Assam
The first-ever tagging of the iconic Ganges River Dolphin, found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna River system and its tributaries, has been conducted in Assam, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Dolphins Stranded In UP's Sharda Canal Rescued After 24-Hour Operation
The operation was completed late Saturday evening, they said.
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Fossil Of 16-Million-Year-Old River Dolphin Found In Peru
Scientists on Wednesday unveiled a 16 million-year-old fossil skull unearthed in Peru of a river dolphin that once swam in waters that are now the Amazon, and whose closest living relative is the South Asian river dolphin in India's Ganges River.
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"Project Lion And Project Dolphin" Are Next: PM Modi To G20 Climate Meet
Laying thrust on Project Tiger, which completed its 50 years recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it is the result of the pioneering conservation initiative that 70 per cent of the world's tigers are found in India.
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Forest Department To Conduct Regular Patrolling In Gujarat Coastal Waters
Days after ten fishermen from other states were arrested for allegedly poaching dolphins and sharks off the Gujarat coast, the state Forest Department has decided to conduct regular patrolling in the coastal waters.
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Dolphin Census Begins In Odisha, Over 100 Wildlife Experts Part Of Exercise
The annual census of dolphins began in Odisha's Bhitarkanika national park and Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, officials said on Thursday.
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Watch: Fishermen In Tamil Nadu Rescue Dolphins Stuck In Fishing Net
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Supriya Sahu shared the video on November 30 and so far it has amassed more than 36,000 views on Twitter.
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Two Gangetic Dolphins Found Dead In Assam: Forest Official
The carcasses of two Gangetic dolphins, suspected to have been killed by poachers, have been recovered from Kamrup Rural district in Assam, a forest official said on Friday.
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World Oceans Day 2021: Watch The Acrobats Of The Ocean Flip, Twist, Jump
World Oceans Day: Watch a stunning video of a pair of dolphins flip and spin in the air on World Oceans Day. Know the threats to marine life and how we can protect them.
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Pregnant Gangetic Dolphin Found Dead In Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich
A pregnant Gangetic river dolphin was found dead in Girijapuri barrage under the Katarniyaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, an official said on Monday.
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Gangetic Dolphin Beaten To Death In UP, 3 Arrested As Video Goes Viral
A dolphin is beaten to death with sticks and rods by a group of men in a disturbing video that has emerged from Uttar Pradesh. Three men have been arrested after the video went viral on social media.
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Discarded Fishing Nets Threaten Ganga Wildlife: Study
Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to an international team, including researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India.
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Project Dolphin To Be Launched In 15 Days, Says Prakash Javadekar
The ambitious project to conserve Gangetic river dolphins announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launched in 15 days, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.
