The Amazon river dolphin, also known as the pink river dolphin or boto, lives only in freshwater It is found throughout much of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela It is a relatively abundant freshwater cetacean with an estimated population in the tens of thousandsPink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known as Amazon river dolphins and botos, are born gray and become pink as they age They are the largest of the freshwater dolphin species and are mainly found in the tributaries and rivers of the Amazon and Orinoco river systems of South America Unlike other dolphins, the neck vertebrae of pink river dolphins are not fused, givingAnimals and Plant Life The Amazon River has a incredible rich ecosystem Around 40,000 plant species, 3,000 different types of fish, 430 mammals, and 25 million different insects living in the floor of the Amazon River (Schultz) It has it's very own Pink River Dolphin which is home to many ("Amazon Facts")
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How does the amazon river dolphin survive-Amazon river dolphin's ancestors entered the Amazon from the sea, and adapted to living in freshwater surroundings Their neck vertebrae are not fused, so they can move their heads through 90 degrees from side to side, using this flexibility to search for prey, aided by echolocation Another unique feature is the sensory hairs on the beakThe Amazon River Dolphin also contributes to the environment by being a predator and controlling the population of small fish It is one of the few freshwater Dolphins It can grow up to feet long and 217 lbs It swims in the deep waters of the Amazon River
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Color The Amazon River dolphin can be a variety of pinks, from flamingo pink to bubblegum, depending on the branch of the river that they live in Survival Adaptations Pink dolphins have excellent moving ability with their large tails and ability to dive large depths in order to get foodThey are the largest of the fresh water dolphins The boto's most striking physical featureAmazon or pink river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) 6 The pink river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), contains two subspecies Igeoffrensis geoffrensis in the Amazon and I geoffrensis humboldtianain the OrinocoAlso known as the boto, the Amazon river dolphin is one of the world's three dolphins that are constrained to freshwater habitatThe species is widely distributed throughout much of the AmazonThe Amazon River dolphin is also known as the boto, bouto, bufeo, and pink river dolphin It lives in the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers in South America It eats water animals like catfish, piranhas
Facts About the Amazon River Dolphin (A Picture Book For Kids) Paperback – by Lisa Strattin (Author) › Visit Amazon's Lisa Strattin Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more See search Pink Dolphins (Unique Animal Adaptations)Amazon river dolphin boto or pink amazon dolphin inia geoffrensis hunting in the rio negro manaus amazonas state brazil – amazon river dolphin stock pictures royaltyfree photos It can grow up to 3 meters long and its color changes with age Amazon river dolphin images Inia geoffrensis – stock photos illustrationsPink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known as Amazon river dolphins and botos, are born gray and become pink as they age They are the largest of the freshwater dolphin species and are
River dolphins are relatively small compared to other dolphins, having evolved to survive in warm, shallow water and strong river currents They range in size from the 5foot (15 m) long South Asian river dolphin to the 8foot (24 m) and 2pound (100 kg) Amazon river dolphinThe Amazon River dolphin has a very different appearance than any of the other types of dolphins Color The Amazon River dolphin can be a variety of pinks, from flamingo pink to bubblegum, depending on the branch of the river that they live in The clearer the water and easier it is for sun to reach them, the paler the pink they are 000 000 / 228 Live • The Amazon river dolphin ( Inia geoffrensis ), also known as the boto or pink river dolphin, is the largest freshwater dolphin in the world It is found in northern and central South America, specifically in the Amazon and Orinoco basins and the Madeira River The boto's most striking physical feature is its color
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The Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), also known as the boto, bufeo or pink river dolphin, is a species of toothed whale classified in the family IniidaeThree subspecies are currently recognized I g geoffrensis (Amazon river dolphin), I g boliviensis (Bolivian river dolphin) and I g humboldtiana (Orinoco river dolphin) while position of Araguaian river dolphin (I6) Since the amazon river dolphin is a marine mammal it is warmblooded, breathes air, produces milk and gives birth to live young 7) The amazon river dolphin makes up one of around 80 known species of cetacea 8) The neck of the amazon river dolphin isSurvival Adaptations Pink dolphins have excellent moving ability with their large tails and ability to dive large depths in order to get food They are the largest of the fresh water dolphins
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Best Animal to Adapt With The Pink Dolphin is intelligent and agile, but lacks strength and stamina They are great matches to adapt with the speedy Jaguar and energetic BasiliskThe Tucuxi is the smaller, gray counterpart to the Amazon River dolphin The freshwater species is found throughout the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, and its marine subspecies lives in estuaries and bays along coasts, stretching from Brazil to Nicaragua The Tucuxi travels in groups and, unlike the Amazon River dolphin, jumps out of the water The Amazon River dolphin is between six and eight feet long, and weighs between 185 and 355 pounds when it is fully grown River dolphins are typically smaller than sea dolphins but they have longer snouts, an adaptation provided by evolution, which is needed to hunt at the bottom of the river River dolphins also tend to have more pointy teeth than sea dolphins
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LENGTH 226 m The Amazon River dolphin, or, otherwise called Boto dolphin is one of the five river dolphins and is the most famous species of the group The body of this mammal is long and plump, whereas the fins remind paddles by their shape In addition, the animal can be easily identified by having a ridge on its back instead of a dorsal finAnimals that have been known to attack the pink amazon river dolphin include anacondas, caimans and jaguars which are all native to the Amazon 10 Incredible pink amazon river dolphin facts 1) Because the pink amazon river dolphin is a marine mammal it is warmblooded, gives birth to its young, produces milk and breathes air They may be pink in some areas as one One of the unique features of this dolphin is that they have a flexible neck That is the result of some of the vertebrae in the neck not being fused They can move their head in more directions than any other dolphin species The Amazon River Dolphin is also the largest of those that live in the rivers The males are larger than the
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Saving the Amazon River Dolphin Dolphins By Suzanne Smith The Amazon river dolphin faces many challenges due to factors such as pollution, habitat degradation, and boat traffic Sadly, Amazon river dolphins are being slaughtered by the thousands to be used as bait for catfish (aka piracatinga) which is exported to neighboring countries An Amazon River Dolphin is also often referred to as a Pink River Dolphin, a Boto or a Bufeo They can grow up to lengths of more than 25 metres The dolphins vary in colour Some are gray and some are pink They eat a range of food, including shrimp, piranha, crabs, small turtles and catfish Amazon River legends describe how some of theThe Amazon river dolphin can grow up to 9 feet (27 meters) long and can weigh as much as 400 pounds (181 kilograms) It may live up to 30 years, and the males are usually 16 percent longer and 55 percent heavier than females The Amazon River Dolphin feeds on different species of fish such as tetras, croakers, catfish, and piranhas
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