Indus River Dolphin
We need to save them!
The River Dolphin
Did you know that the Indus River Dolphin is one of the most endangered cetaceans in the world? These blind river dolphins can only be found in the Indus River? Scientifically known as plantanista minor there are only about 10,00 of these blind dolphins left.
This is a living Indus River dolphin
The Indus River Dolphin lives in muddy waters. It's diet consists of catfish, smaller fish, and, crustaceans.
Adaptations
Some physical adaptations this dolphin has are it's big mouth. It helps it catch more food. Another adaptation is echolocation. It helps them find food by listening to it's surroundings. A behavioral adaptation is that they prefer deeper water. another one is that they only live in freshwater so you most likely won't see them at sea.
Why they're endangered
These dolphins wash up on the lake and get caught in fishing nets. It's very sad how many dolphins die each year. Fishermen are careless for this blind creature and they don't care or change they're ways.