2024-03-29 14:30:20
The Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin) ● The Amazon River dolphin, often referred to as the pink river dolphin or boto, is a freshwater species.
- Inhabits : Amazon and Orinoco river basins across Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela.
● Known for excellent hearing
● Smaller than its saltwater counterparts.
● Pink dolphins adapt to warm, shallow waters due to their minimal blubber.
- IUCN Conservation Status : Endangered
- Unique Features: ● Distinct from oceanic dolphins, they have a hump instead of a dorsal fin.
● The coloration intensifies to pink as they age, earning them the name ‘pink dolphin.’
● Utilizes echolocation for navigation and hunting to easily observe and identify nearby objects.
Source : The Hindu
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