A new species of dolphins



Brazilian scientists have discovered a new species of dolphins that inhabit the basin of Araguaia. Kind of got the name Inia araguaiaensis.

Previously it was thought that this species of freshwater dolphins is divided into two groups: Inia boliviensis and Inia geoffrensis. However, scientists have proved that animals living in the Araguaia National Park, do not mix with other members of its genus about two million years and are a separate species.
Inia araguaiaensis different from other dolphins DNA structure and shape cherepa.Zoologi fear for the fate of a new species of dolphin, as due to low population and human activities threaten them vymiranie.

Source: mirfactov.com/