UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal. These dolphins are found in rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Chambal, Ghaghara, Rapti and Gerua. Yogi Adityanath said, "It's important for tourists and local residents to refrain from using plastic, as it harms our water and nature." There are around 2,000 such dolphins in UP.