Pink Dolphins Fact

 

Facts about pink dolphins 

Pink dolphins, commonly referred to as Amazon river dolphins or boto, are freshwater dolphins found in the rivers of South America, especially within the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. Here are several fascinating details regarding pink dolphins: 

At birth, pink dolphins are not truly pink. They are born gray and slowly become pink as they grow older, with some adults nearly appearing fully pink. 
The pink hue results from several factors, such as blood vessels near the surface and the buildup of algae on the skin. 

Pink dolphins are among the rare species of freshwater dolphins globally and are the largest of these, with adults growing to 9 feet long and weighing as much as 400 pounds. 
Their neck is flexible enough to rotate up to 90 degrees, enabling them to maneuver through the intricate roots of inundated woodlands. 

Pink dolphins employ a distinctive hunting technique. They utilize echolocation to find fish, then strike the water with their tails to incapacitate them before capturing them with their mouths. 

These animals are social beings, commonly found swimming in pods of as many as 10 individuals, and are recognized for their playful antics. 

Certain indigenous groups in the Amazon regard pink dolphins as sacred, often linking them to legends and mystical abilities. 

Even though the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categorizes pink dolphins as a species of "Least Concern," they face threats from habitat destruction, pollution, and overfishing. 

Pink Dolphins Fact video: