 One of the attractions of the Amazon are the river dolphins known as botos or boutos, pink dolphins. Though there are other species of dolphins living in South American rivers, this is the only one living entirely in freshwater. The only other place a freshwater dolphin can be found is in Asia.
"The exotic appearance of the dolphins and the equally exotic locals in which they live help contribute to the odd, haunting stories that have become part of the mythology of Brazil. These Amazonian dolphins and the legends associated with them have appeared in several films." |
Pink Dolphin picture is Courtesy of Jacques Cousteau's Amazon Journey