What is the pink dolphin of the river?
Pink River Dolphin is known under dozens of names, including Boto, Dolphin Amazon River, Pink Pink Porpise and Quacker. This unusual mammal lives in the Amazon and Orinoco rivers, and as such is a freshwater animal. The International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) mentions the dolphin Pink River as vulnerable to extinction, mostly due to the loss of habitats.
No reason was provided as convincing evidence of why the boto was so clearly colored, although it was observed that they were excited or frightened from pink. Adult dolphins reach 8 ft (2.5 m) and usually weigh about £ 330-396 (150-180 kg. They survive the diet of local fish, crabs and occasionally turtles. They have a relatively large flippers that curl back to their bodies.
Gestation is approximately 11 months, while the birth of one calf is common.Because they become grayly pink or bright pink. Dolphins live in groups between 5-8 animals, often led by the oldest or largest man. It seems that some prefer lonely lives sitting for breeding purposes.
Many locals in the area surrounding the dolphin habitat believe that animals have special forces. The popular legend is that Boto is a shape called Encantado that becomes a beautiful young man at night. Much to the distress of local human women, Boto will make them fall in love with it to return the penetration like a dolphin in the morning. Another legend believes that it is bad luck to kill the shoe and that establishing eye contact with animals will result in a nightmare.
Despite the local belief that the dolphins should not be damaged, they are often killed by commercial fishermen because they compete for river fish. Other threats for dolphin pink rivers include building damn and watersPaths that may adversely affect domestic reach of dolphins and prevent it from the following fish populations. Studies indicate that Pink River Dolphin is also at risk of pollution, especially caused by oil leakage from the surrounding plants. Since 1994, IUCN has included a dolphin on his red list of endangered species.
Pink River Dolphins were rarely held in captivity and as such do not have much public exposition. However, several protective organizations have taken over the cause of the species. If you would like to help maintain and protect the largest freshwater dolphin in the world, nature conservation companies always need volunteers and gifts. One of the excellent ways to support protection effort is to purchase an adoptal animal packet from a reputable organization. Currently, the world's Pink River Dolphin Fund has adoptive packages, including certificates and a plush stuffed with your own dolphin.