3. MAIN FUNCTION IN THE
ECOSYSTEM
It plays an important role in the ecological
balance as it helps control the population of
piranhas and other fish that could become a
threat due to overpopulation.
If the dolphins did not fulfill this regulatory
function, there would be several problems in
the ecosystem.
4. PINK DOLPHIN
Pink dolphin species in Peru
A species that lives exclusively
in fresh water in the eastern
Amazon zone of Peru, this
specimen can be found in
rivers, canals, forests, flooded
by rain and lakes.
5. characteristic
Ø It is a cetacean mammal that lives in the rivers of the Peruvian A
mazon.
Ø Known as Boto, Tonina, Dolpin of the Amazon.
Ø It is the largest and most intelligent of the 5 species that live in ri
vers.
Ø It tends to be solitary and is not often seen in groups.
ØThey can measure up to 2.5 meters long and weigh up to 200Kg.
Ø They are almost blind due to the murky waters in which they sail.
Ø They feed on 43 different species.
ØIs friendly, sociable and curious by nature
6. The International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN) has classified the Amazon River
Dolphin as an Endangered Threatened Species due
generally to:
Massive destruction of the Amazon rainforest has
put them in danger on several occasions, as has
fishing and accelerated felling of trees.
Pollution of rivers by mercury caused by mining
Killing by fishermen because they break the
fishing nets.
Hunting of the species for the use of its meat
and fat as a grenade.
THREATS:
7. WHAT CAN WE DO TO
PREVENT ITS
EXTINCTION?
carry out social campaigns to
raise awareness among
human beings in the care of
the rivers of the Amazon.
Concientizar a los contactos (A
familia, amigos) sobre la posible
extinción sensibilizando a través
de videos infografía trípticos y a
través del diálogo directo.
