PINK DOLPHIN


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It is populated along the Chinese coast and is unique as they exhibit a pink-coloured skin which is a result of thermoregulation to prevent overheating.

They also can be found from South Africa up to Australia and even up to the Chinese coast near Yangtze River.They can live up till 40 years of age and change colour from black to pink as they grow older. There is roughly around 100 to 150 pink dolphins left.

Male pink dolphins grow up to 8.4 and weigh 345 pounds whereas females grow up to 6.6 feet and weigh 217 pounds.These dolphins feed on crustaceans, crabs, shrimp, lobsters, catfish, and other freshwater fish and they also can consume up to 10 kg of fish per day.


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