Biologists Track Rare Amazon Dolphins as Climate Change Threatens Species

Biologists, vets, and fishermen in the Amazon captured rare freshwater dolphins to study their health in an attempt to prevent future deaths caused by severe droughts. The dolphins underwent various health checks and were fitted with microchips for satellite tracking before being released back into Lake Tefé.

Biologists, veterinarians, and fishermen recently captured rare freshwater dolphins in the Amazon to assess their health and prevent potential deaths from severe droughts.

Capturing these dolphins allowed the team to conduct blood tests and other examinations, including implanting microchips for satellite tracking.

The expedition, led by the Mamirauá Institute of Sustainable Development, aims to understand how dolphins react to rising temperatures, worsened by climate change and phenomena like El Niño.