Endangered!! Pink Dolphins By Cynthia Ha 8G

Basic Knowledge about the Pink Dolphin Diet: crabs, catfish, small river fish and even small turtles. Life Span: They can live up to 40 years. It can give one birth every 3 years. Scientific name: the Sousa chinensis (Chinese White Dolphin) Size and Weight: -Males: 8.4 feet weigh 345 pounds -Females: 6.6 feet weigh 217 pounds Dolphin’s Diet

Their Life Cycle Birth: Black Childhood: Grey Youth age: Pinkish with grey spots Adult: Pinkish white and the spots will fade out Life Cycle of a Pink Dolphin

Where can they be found?? Distribution in China: One of the Chinese white dolphin's favourite habitats is near estuaries. These include waters off north, south and west of Lantau Island, as well as Deep Bay. Distribution in China: One of the Chinese white dolphin's favourite habitats is near estuaries. These include waters off north, south and west of Lantau Island, as well as Deep Bay. Distribution in Hong Kong

How can WE help?? Conserve water Eat less seafood Use "cleaner" household cleansers Buy hemp clothing or unbleached cotton Don't buy shells, coral, or other marine animal products Take fewer photographs Cut down petroleum usage Conserve water Eat less seafood Use "cleaner" household cleansers Buy hemp clothing or unbleached cotton Don't buy shells, coral, or other marine animal products Take fewer photographs Cut down petroleum usage Important Note: There are only fewer than 100 to around 150 Pink Dolphins left, so we MUST save them!

What is killing them?? Over-fishing Boat Traffic

Why Pink? As the dolphin matures, the blood vessels get closer to the outer layer of grey skin turning it pinkish colour with grey spots. After a period of time, the skins turns fully pink.

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