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World Wildlife Day: India has a total of 6,327 river dolphins with UP having the highest number, PM announces multiple wildlife conservation initiatives

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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 Modi announced further wildlife conservation initiatives, including a new dolphin project and lion and cheetah habitat expansion.
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