There are around 40 species of dolphins alive today. They are found all over the world and live in both freshwater and marine habitats. However, although many species are thriving with populations in ...

PUERTO NARINO, Colombia (AP) — A flash of pink breaks the muddy surface of the Amazon River as scientists and veterinarians, waist-deep in the warm current, patiently work a mesh net around a pod of ...

River dolphins are some of the most unique, yet at-risk, animals in the world. Often restricted to small distribution areas, river dolphins unfortunately face many threats. However, advocates for ...

IUCN Red List classifies the tucuxi river dolphin as endangered It’s official – all five of the world’s river dolphin species are now threatened with extinction after the IUCN Red List re-classified ...

Entanglement in fishing nets and habitat loss are the greatest threats to dolphins. River dolphin populations are severely fragmented due to the building of dams. Some subpopulations of dolphins are ...