Pink Dolphins

By: Kai Hin Law 8G

What is happening to them?

• People are polluting the sea causing the pink dolphins to lose there habitat

• Fishermen's net can cause the pink dolphin to suffocate

Dolphin Facts

• Adults are typically 8 feet (2.5 meters) in length and weighing around 330 pounds (150 kilos). They have around 25-35 pairs of teeth inside there mouths.

Dolphin Facts

• The pink dolphin catches turtles, crabs, catfish, crustaceans and small fishes.

• Pink dolphins will not eat alone! Once a pink dolphin finds a school of fish they will call others to share.

Where do the dolphins live?

• Dolphins live in the area around the red dots

Population

• The dolphins in Taiwan are decreasing rapidly because of overfishing and pollution. Not only are pink dolphins are killed other dolphins were killed too!

The colour change in growth periods

• Birth: Black

• Childhood: Grey

• Youth Age: Pinkish grey with spots

• Adult: Pinkish white and the spots fade out

How should we help them?

• We can help them by not littering in the sea

• Carefully fish with a net and look around to see if there is any dolphins around

• Lastly Stop Reclamation because it’s taking up the dolphins habitat

Thanks For Watching!