The pink river dolphin can change its colour and also has the largest body and brain of any freshwater dolphin. fill in the blanks

With so many exotic species living in the Amazon rainforest, most people forget that it’s not only the rainforest canopy and dense undergrowth that is home to wildlife. The Amazon River itself is teeming with rich biodiversity: in the dark waters swim piranhas, crocodiles, manatees, and one of our favorites, the Amazon river dolphin. Known to locals as the Boto, or more frequently referred to as the Pink River Dolphin on account of its distinctive coloring, these fascinating creatures are steeped in myth and legend and have evolved to be highly specialized to their environment. Learn more about them before you head to the Amazon with these 15 interesting facts about Pink River Dolphins below. 1. They aren’t the only species of dolphin in the Amazon Despite their name, there are actually two other species of river dolphin (the Bolivian and Araguaian) and the oceanic Gray Dolphin (known to locals as the Tucuxi) that also call the Amazon river home. However the pink river dolphins are undoubtedly the most recognizable. Pink Dolphin Diving In A Bolivian River 2. They aren’t just found in the Amazon The Amazon River dolphin can be found in the Amazon River as well as the Orinoco River basin and the upper Madeira River. These river systems flow throughout South America, specifically in the countries of Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana and Peru. Pink Dolphin In The Amazon River 3. Flipper they are not Pink Amazon river dolphins are not the same dolphins you m...

Dolphins are popularly noted for their grace, intelligence, playfulness, and friendliness to humans. Bottlenose dolphins, familiar performers in oceanariums, have become the subject of scientific studies because of their intelligence, ability to communicate, and long social memory and for demonstrating the ability to recognize their reflections, suggesting a degree of self-awareness. Dolphins can live in either fresh or Conservation status Information regarding current population levels and trends remains Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphin ( Sousa chinensis), the Orcaella brevirostris), and the Australian snubfin dolphin ( O. heinsohni). The most vulnerable dolphins include the Atlantic humpbacked dolphin ( Sousa teuszii), which is classified as critically endangered. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. • Family (oceanic, or marine, dolphins) 37 species in 17 genera found worldwide, some of which occasionally venture into fresh water. • Genus Lagenorhynchus (white-sided and white-beaked dolphins) 6 species found in subpolar to temperate waters of the Northern Hemisphere and polar to temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere. • Genus Stenella (spinner, spotted, and striped dolphins) 5 species found worldwide in tropical to warm temperate waters. • Genus Cephalorhynchus (piebald dolphins) 4 species found in coastal waters of • Genus Globicephala (pilot whales) 2 species found worldwide in subpolar to tropical waters. • Genus Lissodelphi...