Amazon river dolphin
mammal
Also known as: Inia geoffrensis, boto, bufeo, pink dolphin
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- In river dolphin
The largest species is the Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis). Also called boto, bufeo, and pink dolphin, it is common in the turbid waters of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. A male Amazon river dolphin can grow to over 2.4 metres (8 feet) and 160 kg (350 pounds); females…
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Why Are Amazon River Dolphins Pink?
- In Why Are Amazon River Dolphins Pink?
…river dolphins, also known as botos, are often pink due to a combination of factors, including their diet, environmental conditions, and unique biological characteristics. Their coloration is partly influenced by the murky, sediment-rich waters of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, which contain minerals that may affect their skin tone.…
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