Amazon’s Pink Dolphins Face Rising Threat From Mercury | Weather.com
March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: March 20, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

The pink river dolphin is only found in the rivers of the Amazon, already endangered, the species is now facing a rising threat from mercury poisoning. Watch this video to learn how the poisonous metal is ending up in the water and what’s being done about it.

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