Amazon river dolphins are one of the few species of freshwater dolphins in the world, and are found in the Amazon River and its tributaries in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Amazon river dolphins are relatively small, with an average length of about 2.5 meters (8 feet) and a weight of around 100 kilograms (220 pounds).
Amazon river dolphins are adapted to life in the muddy and murky waters of the Amazon Basin, and have a long, thin snout and eyes that are located on the sides of their head.
Amazon river dolphins are social animals, and are often found in groups of up to 20 individuals.
Amazon river dolphins are skilled hunters, and use their highly developed sonar abilities to locate prey in the murky waters of the Amazon.
Amazon river dolphins are a threatened species, and are at risk from habitat loss, pollution, and accidental capture in fishing nets.
In some parts of South America, Amazon river dolphins are revered and believed to have magical powers, and are the subject of many local legends and folklore.
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