River dolphin - Wikipedia
WEBRiver dolphins are a polyphyletic group of fully aquatic mammals that reside exclusively in freshwater or brackish water. They are an informal grouping of dolphins, which itself is a paraphyletic group within the infraorder Cetacea. Extant river dolphins are placed in two superfamilies, Platanistoidea and Inioidea.
Amazon river dolphin - Wikipedia
WEBThe Amazon river dolphin is observed here throughout the year. Amazon river dolphins are the most widespread river dolphins. They are present in six countries in South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, in an area covering about 7,000,000 square kilometres (2,700,000 sq mi).
River dolphin | Types & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 27, 2024 · River dolphin, any of six species of small, usually freshwater mammals that are related to whales. They inhabit rivers of south-central Asia, China, and South America and the coastal waters of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay and differ from other dolphins in their long beaks and rounded foreheads.
River dolphin guide: where they live, the threats they face, and …
WEBRiver dolphin guide: where they live, the threats they face, and what is being done to save them - Discover Wildlife. Discover why river dolphins are important, how they differ from marine dolphins, and the differences between the …
Amazon River Dolphin (Boto) Facts - National Geographic
WEB1:22. Amazon river dolphins (boto) The pink river dolphins of the Amazon use sonar to locate their prey hiding in the river. Common Name: Amazon river dolphins. Scientific Name: Inia...
Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphins) | Species | WWF
WEBLength. Up to 9.2 feet. Habitats. Rivers and Lakes. © naturepl.com / Kevin Schafer / WWF-Canon. 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.
10 Amazon River Dolphin Facts (Aka Pink River Dolphin) - Fact …
WEBThe Amazon river dolphin is a toothed whale, which are native to South America in the Amazon basin, Madeira river and Orinoco basin. Amazon River Dolphin Facts Overview.
Amazon River dolphin - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
WEBSave the whales, save the world. The Amazon River dolphin, also known as the boto, lives in the murky waters of the major rivers and tributaries of the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Freshwater dolphin species and facts | Stories | WWF - World …
WEBApr 14, 2022 · It joins the ranks of the shark and the sea turtle as some of the oldest creatures on Earth. And while they're most commonly associated with oceans, dolphins—and porpoises—can actually be found in several major rivers on two continents. River dolphins act as indicators of river health in the basins where they live.
River Dolphins | WWF
WEBRiver Dolphins. Dolphins are important indicators for the health of the rivers they live in, which are also the lifeblood of huge economies and hundreds of millions of people. WE DEPEND ON RIVER DOLPHINS.
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