{"id":1647,"date":"2023-03-01T09:17:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T08:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=1647"},"modified":"2023-03-01T09:17:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T08:17:54","slug":"why-are-the-amazon-river-dolphins-pink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/why-are-the-amazon-river-dolphins-pink\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are the amazon river dolphins pink?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many reasons why the Amazon river dolphins are pink. One reason is that they are born pink and they stay pink their whole lives. Another reason is that they live in pink waters. The Amazon river is full of sediment and nutrients, which can tint the dolphins pink. Finally, it is speculated that the dolphins roll in pink mud to clean themselves, and this mud turns their skin pink. No matter what the reason is, the Amazon river dolphins are a beautiful pink color.<\/p>\n

The Amazon River dolphin is pink because it is an albino. Albino animals have a congenital condition that results in a lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.<\/p>\n

Why are certain dolphins pink? <\/h2>\n

The dolphins are actually born gray and slowly turn pink as they age. Male dolphins are strikingly pinker than their female counterparts; the coloration thought to be a product of scar tissue resulting from rough games or fighting over conquests.<\/p>\n

The Amazon river dolphin is a fascinating creature that is found only in freshwater. It is found throughout much of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. The dolphin is pink in color and is a very popular tourist attraction in the region.<\/p>\n

What is the pink dolphin myth <\/h3>\n