Freshwater dolphin discovered in Brazil, first since 1918

Scientists in Brazil have discovered a new species of freshwater dolphin, the first river dolphin since the end of the World War I in 1918.
It is the fifth river dolphin species ever discovered.

The scientists say these dolphins diverged from other North American dolphins more than 2 million years ago.

It is believed that there are only 1,000 freshwater dolphins living in the Araguaia River in Brazil.

River dolphins are among the rarest beings on the planet.

freshwater dolphin

river dolphin

dolphins

the Araquaia River

endangered species