Dolphins under the dam are under serious pollution, increased fishing activity and threats of ship traffic. Dams also disrupt the movement of fish and other prey, breeding cycles and habitats, resulting in less food.
Why is the Iruka River endangered?
Currently, there are only five extant species of river dolphins remaining in the world, all of which are endangered or endangered. This is because pollution, dams, transport and bycatch have damaged this iconic species.
What is the threat of Indus river dolphins?
Major threats to Indus river dolphins include entanglement, habitat degradation, noise, chemical pollutants, and ship attacks.
What kills the pink platanistoidea?
Their meat is very popular with the Amazon catfish, a species called Piracatinga. Fishermen kill pink dolphins and use them as bait for these catfish. About 1,500 pink dolphins are killed for food each year in the Amazon. This has reduced the population by 10% since 2000 and puts the species at risk.
Is there anything to eat river dolphins?
The main predators of the Amazon river dolphin are caiman, large snakes, and jaguars. Unlike other dolphin species, the Amazon river dolphin is lonely for most of the year. Males and females live together when caring for their offspring.
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