River dolphins are the only fresh water dolphins. They are mainly spotted in the Amazon rainforest as scientists think the Chinese river dolphin went extinct in 2006. They may be famous for their striking pink colours but they weren't born this way. They are born as a greyish colour and get pinker as they mature. River dolphins - like any other dolphin- use echolocation to find there prey. They are an elusive animal and you will be lucky if you ever see one.
Amazonian River dolphin 
Chinese river dolphin
Fact File
Size: 7
Speed: 5 - slow compared to other dolphins.
Intelligence: 8
Life Span: 30 years
Diet: Fish and crustaceans
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