Conservationist, marine biologist and Nat Geo Explorer of the Year Fernando Trujillo researches the river dolphins of South America: the boto, also known as the pink river dolphin, and the tucuxi dolphin. These endangered aquatic mammals are important indicators of ecosystem health. Working alongside Indigenous peoples and local communities, Trujillo tags Amazon river dolphins to track their migration and habitat ranges, determine population health and inform effective conservation measures. His

Do you know why Amazon river dolphins are pink? 🤔 Colombian marine biologist Fernando Trujillo, the 2024 Rolex Nat Geo Explorer of the Year, explains. Trujillo has spent more than 30 years researching the river dolphins of South America. He tags Amazon river dolphins, also known as boto or pink river dolphins, to track their migration and habitat ranges, determine population health and help inform effective conservation measures. His work is part of the National Geographic and ROLEX #PerpetualP

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