Indus river dolphin facts for kids
Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor) are a subspecies of river dolphins. It is only found in the Indus River in Pakistan. They are very similar to the Ganges river dolphin which is mainly found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers in the Republic of India, Bangladesh and Nepal. In fact, the two subspecies are often described together as the South Asian river dolphin
These animals are currently endangered species, mainly because of water pollution.
Images for kids
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The long jaws and deep brain pan of the Indus river dolphin are visible from this skull cast. From the collection of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
See also
In Spanish: Delfín del Indo para niños
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