Wild Wonders

The Pink Dolphin That Hunts Piranhas


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Amazon river dolphins, or botos, are freshwater dolphins with unfused neck vertebrae and flexible bodies that help them navigate South America’s flooded forests. Their pink coloration comes from scar tissue from social interactions. They hunt prey like piranhas using a specialized echolocation organ called a melon. Botos hold cultural significance in Amazonian folklore and face endangerment due to conflicts with the fishing industry, highlighting both their adaptations and environmental challenges.

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