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THE Amazon River Dolphin
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Published on Apr 29, 2019
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THE Amazon River Dolphin
By: Kylie Bremer & Mary Briggs
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THE Amazon River Dolphin
By: Kylie Bremer & Mary Briggs
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Species:
Inia geoffrensis
Common Names:
Amazon River Dolphin, Boto, Bufeo, Pink River Dolphin
4.
Closest Known Relatives
Other river dolphins
Examples: Baiji, La Plata Dolphin, Squalodelphinidae, South Asian River Dolphin
Photo by
Len Radin
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Anatomical Stucture & Unique Features
They have a melon used for biosonar.
The dorsal fin is short in height but longer than the average dolphin.
It's the largest river dolphin.
Cervical vertebrae not fused unlike traditional dolphins
Length of fins allows them to perform circular movement for great agility to swim in their habitats
Photo by
josé hilton
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HABITAT
Found in South American countries
In dry season, dwell in river beds
In rainy season, disperse to flooded areas-- forests and plains
Photo by
Doug Greenberg
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DIET
Up to 53 different species of fish
Examples: catfish, piranhas, river turtles :( , and fresh water crabs
Photo by
visionshare
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Human Impacts
They have to compete with humans for for fish species
Often unintentionally caught in human fish nets
Used at bait for whaling
Pollution and gradual destruction of the Amazon Rainforst add to the vulnerability endangerment of the species
Photo by
Ryan Franco
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Pink River Dolphin
Flying so Majestically
Watch this pink streak GO
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