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.
Baiji - Wikipedia
WEBBaiji. The baiji ( Chinese: 白鱀豚; pinyin: báijìtún; IPA: [pǎɪtɕîtʰwə̌n] ⓘ; Lipotes vexillifer, Lipotes meaning "left behind" and vexillifer "flag bearer") is a possibly extinct species of freshwater dolphin native to the Yangtze river system in China. It is thought to be the first dolphin species driven to extinction due to the impact of humans.
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 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBRiver dolphins are five species of dolphin which live in fresh water rivers and estuaries. Three species live in fresh water rivers. The La Plata Dolphin lives in salt water estuaries and the ocean. South Asian river dolphins (two sub-species) Ganges river dolphin, Platanista gangetica gangetica – Lives in Nepal, Republic of India and Bangladesh
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 - Wikiwand
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.
Indus River Dolphin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEB155 - 245 pounds. Length. 8.2 ft. Indus river dolphins are believed to have originated in the ancient Tethys Sea. When the sea dried up approximately 50 million years ago, the dolphins were forced to adapt to its only remaining habitat—rivers.
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 …
South Asian river dolphin - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
WEBThe South Asian river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is a freshwater or river dolphin found in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. It is split into two subspecies, the Ganges river dolphin (P. g. gangetica) and Indus river dolphin (P. g. minor).
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...
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