Scientists are perplexed by a strange new behaviour shown by the Amazon river dolphin of flipping belly-up to urinate with another male “actively” seeking the stream with its snout. At such a critical ...

After around 219 hours of observations, they can confirm that male Amazon river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known as botos, often roll onto their backs and urinate over three feet into the air.

But their evidence wasn’t collected from the water—it could be seen from shore. After around 219 hours of observations, they can confirm that male Amazon river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), also known ...

Male Amazon river dolphins have been documented rolling upside down and firing a stream of urine into the air. As if that isn’t bizarre enough, other males will usually seek out the urine as it ...

However, this majestic marine mammal is now grappling with serious threats: widespread pollution and significant habitat loss. A closeup shot of a beautiful dolphin swimming in the blue sea. Image via ...

Recent research has focused on understanding the distribution, habitat requirements, and the impact of anthropogenic factors on river dolphin populations. By employing various scientific methods ...

Also among the smallest is the Amazon Sotalia. These dolphin species occur in several color variations ... But illegal hunting, the unrestrained destruction, pollution, and exploitation of its habitat ...

For the first time ever, WWF and research partners are now tracking river dolphins in the Amazon using satellite technology after scientists successfully tagged dolphins in Brazil, Colombia and ...

Soomeri is a member of the Bhulan Dost Programme — a flagship citizen science initiative led by World Wildlife Fund Pakistan (WWF-P) to empower fisher communities to protect the Indus River Dolphin ...

In the tranquil waters of the Amazon Basin, the pink river dolphin stands as a testament to the mysteries of nature. Their ...

Over time, this pollution has contributed to the habitat degradation of the dolphins, he added. In 2012, Sindh’s Wildlife Minister Dr Dayaram revealed that out of 24 Indus River dolphins found ...