Swimming in a sea of rosy dreams
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adult males reaching lengths of up to 8 feet and weighing around 335 pounds
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females are slightly smaller, only measuring up to about 7 feet long and weighing 185 pounds
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Navigate through the murky waters of the Amazon using echolocation
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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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Listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat destruction, pollution, and hunting
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Opportunistic hunters, known for scavenging
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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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biggest threats comes from human activities such as fishing, pollution, and habitat destruction
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Habitat destruction is another threat to the Amazon River Dolphin