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The Pink dolphins (such as the Amazon river dolphins) have been found to have more oxygen-carrying capillaries (blood vessels) near the surface of their skin than other dolphins. It is believed that this enables them to better control their body temperature, also known as thermoregulation.

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The pink dolphin is endangered because, the rivers they live in are being contaminated and their skin and fins are being used as a fishing technique!

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Is the pink dolphin endangered?

no


Are there any laws to save the endangered pink dolphin?

yes! You can not kill a Pin Dolphin!


Does a amazon pink river dolphin have a beak?

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What creature's are endangered?

The blue whale and the pink river dolphin.


What sea creatures are endangered?

The blue whale and the pink river dolphin.


Why should people care about Pink Dolphins?

The pink dolphin or Amazon river dolphin may or may not be endangered. It is difficult to know the population of this animal. Bolivia considers the pink river dolphin a national treasure.


Where can you see a pink dolphin?

They tend to be very rare and few thrive in the Amazon. They are very endangered.


What is a boto dolphin?

The Boto dolphin, or Amazon River Dolphin, is also called the Boutu or Pink River Dolphin. It is a freshwater dolphin living in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America. It is endangered, and eats mainly fish, but will also eat shrimp, turtles and some amphibians.


Which dolphin is endangered?

The snubfin dolphin is endangered. :)


Is the dolphin on the endangered species list?

it depends on what type of dolphin your talking about the common dolphin is not endangered but the Chinese river dolphin is critically endangered


Is the little Hector dolphin endangered?

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Is the pink Amazonian river dolphin an endangered species?

Yes it is! it is endangered because of people hunting them.