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In the world there are many unusual animals, which I know not all. These include the Amazonian dolphin, which is also called the buto. You will not meet representatives of this species in zoos or dolphinariums, because, as a rule, they live in captivity for no longer than 3 years. At this age, they have not yet come puberty. Therefore, to obtain the offspring of these animals in captivity is impossible.
Representatives of this species can not be trained, yet you can tame them quite simply. With the content in the aquarium begin to show aggression. Bouto differ from their relatives not only by their character, but also by their external characteristics. Their peculiarity lies in the fact that on reaching a certain age, their coloring begins to change. Coloring may be different. For example, bright red or very dark. As a rule, the upper torso of these amazing animals is colored bluish or gray, while the lower half is pink in color. Body length can be 2.5-3 m.These are the biggest river dolphins. The weight of an adult individual is about 200 kg.
They have a narrow face, and the tail is quite thin. But the middle of the body is full. Their beaks are long, somewhat curved, their foreheads are steep. There are setae on beak. There are up to 108 teeth, which are erased due to solid food. Their eyes are small, and the lenses and cornea are yellow. Thanks to this, the eyes are protected from the sun. Instead of a dorsal fin on the back, they have a hump. Also these dolphins have a neck, and they can turn their heads. They have very thick cheeks, because of which nothing is visible to the animal, therefore, when they search for food at the bottom, they swim upwards with their belly.
Where dwells
Amazonian dolphins prefer to live in the same place. But they are characterized by seasonal migrations. If the water level in a pond falls, they usually look for a deeper place. During the period when the river is overflowed, they love to play on the flooded flood plain.When the rainy season begins, these dolphins can migrate to another river.
Inia prefer to live alone. The groups are collected only during breeding.
Breeding
You can often see mother and cub together. Scientists have not fully studied the reproduction of this species. It is believed that males are fighting for a female who lives after the birth of a baby in shallow water. There are no predators here, it is easier to find food, and the baby is easier to surface to the surface for a breath of air. During the year, the mother feeds the little dolphin with milk, but takes care of it for about 2 more years. Sexual maturity comes in 5 years. At this age, they gather in packs, fighting for the chosen one.
Behavior
They live alone, so there is no hierarchy. But when they meet, the dolphins communicate with each other through various sounds and echolocation. Lifestyle they are active. Swimming speed is about 3 km / h, but at the same time Amazonian dolphins maneuver very well. Under water representatives of the species can be up to 2 minutes. Crab and fish are caught under a layer of silt. They are looking for food in the mouths, near the shore or waterfall. As in the Amazon, muddy water, they get food using echolocation and hearing.
During the day, representatives of this species can eat 12 kg of food.Basically, it is a fish, but it can also be a turtle or a crab. Sometimes they trap entire numerous schools of fish, combining with other dolphins, as well as with large otters. Their diet includes piranhas. Thanks to india, the number of this dangerous fish is controlled.
Amazonian dolphins are playful and curious by nature. They never abandon their wounded brethren.
The enemies
Legends
Locals believe that these animals are sacred. According to legend, they turn into a young man, and kidnap women in order to continue the race.
Another legend says that India is an evil witch who comes to young people in the form of a beautiful girl with long hair. She lures them to the river, and then drowns them.
Video: Amazonian dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)
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