They communicate in complex ways, use tools, and engage in problem-solving. Conservationists list all species of river dolphins as either endangered or critically endangered. One species, the Chinese ...

Andrews said the mammals - also known as Chinese white dolphins and pink dolphins - were moving back into parts of the Pearl River Delta that they typically avoided due to the ferries that connect ...

In the deep, winding waterways of the Amazon Basin, a creature of almost mythical allure silently glides beneath the surface—the Amazon River dolphin, or “boto,” better known for its distinctive pink ...

A senior official has warned that river guards who abuse their power or turn a blind eye to illegal fishing activities in protected Irrawaddy dolphin areas will be removed from their positions to ...

After around 219 hours of observations, they can confirm that male Amazon river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known as botos, often roll onto their backs and urinate over three feet into the air.

According to Amazonian folklore, the area's male river dolphins are shapeshifters (encantade), transforming at night into handsome young men who seduce and impregnate human women. The legend's ...

In the murky waters of the Amazon, pink river dolphins exhibit a surprising behavior. Jets of urine sprayed into the air may play a key role in their social interactions. These cetaceans, known as ...

They’re evading the Congestion Zone. Dolphins have been spotted gallivanting in the East River over the last two days in a rare city wildlife delight. Keen-eyed ocean fauna fanatics spotted the ...

River dolphins are small, rarely longer than 2.5 m, and slow swimmers. Five species can be distinguished; they are geographically entirely isolated from each other and are highly threatened by fishing ...

Workers at the construction site were thrilled to see a group of Chinese white dolphins in the Lingdingyang waters of the Pearl River Estuary. The dolphins dived in and out the water, creating a ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. IQUITOS, Peru – The Plight of the Pink River Dolphin is a short documentary investigating the illegal exploitation of endangered pink river ...

EVERY rhythmic flow in the Indus River once carried the quiet melodies of the place the dolphin calls home. In this era of neglect, that voice is lost. One of the primary contributors is our ...