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Locals debunk myths linking endangered pink river dolphins to ‘love perfumes’
By Mongabay.com A colonial-era myth about endangered pink river dolphins in the Amazon has led to a false belief that ...
Orwell dolphins are 'at high risk of stranding'
It is rare to see such dolphins so close to shore, which suggests all may not be well," a spokesman said. And accordi ...
5 MYSTERIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE PINK RIVER DOLPHIN
The Pink River Dolphin, a mysterious and intelligent Amazon creature, captivates with folklore but faces serious conservation ...
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One Man’s Quest to Protect Pink River Dolphins
Colombian marine biologist Fernando Trujillo has spent a lifetime working with the endangered creatures, which offer a window ...
Dolphin found stranded on riverbank miles from ocean in Belgium. ‘A rare appearance’
A dead dolphin was found on a riverbank in Belgium miles from the ocean in what officials labeled “a rare appearance.” Kobe ...
Deep water whale seen swimming up shallow river in Ireland, photos show. ‘Rare event’
The marine mammal — an infrequent visitor to the shores of the Emerald Isle — was spotted in the Waterford Estuary on the ...
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Locals debunk myths linking endangered pink river dolphins to ‘love perfumes’
A colonial-era myth about endangered pink river dolphins in the Amazon has led to a false belief that perfumes or pusangas made from their body parts are potent love potions.According to a recent ...