Transcript Pink Dolphins of HK. By Lap Yan Chow 8M  What are Pink Dolphins? • Pink Dolphins are the only species of dolphins.

Pink Dolphins of HK.
By Lap Yan Chow 8M 
What are Pink Dolphins?
• Pink Dolphins are the only species of
dolphins in Hong Kong. (Sousa
chinensis chinensis ) They are
actually a sub species of the Chinese
white dolphin, making them a light
pink, Hence the dolphin’s name. they
migrated to HK when the hybrid was
first produced.
Why are the Dolphins Pink?
• The Pink Dolphins are actually black when
they are born. when they are young, they
turn greyish with spots. The skin colour
starts to turn pink and spots will fade out
when they become adults. The adult’s
body is pink because of the blood vessels
wrapped around the dolphin to stop it
from overheating.
What are the Dolphin’s Diet?
• Pink Dolphin’s diet consists of
small crustaceans such as crabs,
shrimps etc. , other small fishes in
the harbors, but they are generally
scavengers. So, they eat left out
stuff in the ocean too.
Are the Dolphins comfortable with
their habitat?
• Generally, the dolphins in HK are
NOT happy with their habitat
because of the pollution and the
over fishing of creatures from the
sea, making the dolphins harder to
survive in these putrid habitats.
The Population of Pink
Dolphins
• The population of the Pink Dolphins in
HK are approximately 120 of them,
which are relatively small. But, they
have a steady population, allowing them
to reproduce, so they can survive to the
next generation
Are The Dolphins ENDANGERED?
• Yes, mentioned before, the Pink
Dolphins live in such a polluted and
bad habitat, making them endangered,
or even extinct. Small baby dolphins
may also face danger as passing ships
and speedboats may seriously injure
them, so most dolphins never reach
adulthood nowadays
 Bibliography 
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http://www.charliesbirdblog.com/~charlie/lantau_26dec04/lands
cape_02.jpg, Author called Charlie, Index of
/~charlie/lantau_26dec04. A web page with pictures of Lantau
Island. Visited site on 5/11/08
http://www.jackiechankids.com/images/pink_dolphin.gif,
Author called Jackie Chan, the official site of Jackie Chan Kids, a
page about Jackie Chan, but with some information about Pink
Dolphins. Visited site on 5/11/08
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_dolphins , multiple authors,
Chinese White Dolphin. Wikipedia, the free Encyclopaedia. a page
all about the habitats, behaviour and diets about the Pink
Dolphin. Visited site on 5/11/08
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