Pink Dolphin

Swimming in a sea of rosy dreams

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A unique and fascinating species that inhabit the freshwater systems of the Amazon Basin

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Appearance

adult males reaching lengths of up to 8 feet and weighing around 335 pounds

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Appearance

females are slightly smaller, only measuring up to about 7 feet long and weighing 185 pounds

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Salient Features

Navigate through the murky waters of the Amazon using echolocation

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Salient Features

They produce a series of clicks and whistles to locate prey, such as catfish and piranhas, which comprise most of their diet

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Vulnerable Species

Listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat destruction, pollution, and hunting

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Predation Behavior

Opportunistic hunters, known for scavenging

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Fact

Its distinct pink coloration, caused by blood vessels near the skin’s surface

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Fact

Incredibly graceful, capable of swimming up to 15 miles per hour

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How the Amazon River Dolphin is Threatened

biggest threats comes from human activities such as fishing, pollution, and habitat destruction

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How the Amazon River Dolphin is Threatened

Habitat destruction is another threat to the Amazon River Dolphin

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