SAVE THE PINK DOLPHINS

PINK DOLPHINS Pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known as boto or Amazon river dolphins, are unique freshwater cetaceans. They live primarily in the rivers of the Amazon basin in South America. Physical Characteristics These aquatic mammals can measure between 1.5 and 2.5 meters in length and weigh up to 185 kilograms. Their distinctive pink coloration intensifies with age and emotional state. They have an elongated snout with approximately 100 conical teeth, ideal for catching fish. Habitat and Distribution They are distributed throughout the Amazon and Orinoco rivers and their tributaries, covering Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Guyana. They prefer calm waters with abundant aquatic vegetation. Behavior and Diet They are solitary animals or form small groups. Their diet includes fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. They use echolocation to navigate in murky waters. Conservation Status Classified as vulnerable due to water pollution, dam construction, and bycatch, they require urgent protection for their survival.