Can Whales/Dolphins Survive in Freshwater? Evolutionary Question 32
#evolution #humpbackwhale #montreal
In Montreal, 2020, a humpback whale showed up in river, over 300 miles further upstream than she should have been. How does her story end? Whales don't do well in freshwater. Dolphins are whales. Why is it that some species live in freshwater? Discover how these remarkable creatures, the amazon river dolphins, have adapted to their unique environments, evolved distinctively from their marine relatives, and met the challenges of their new freshwater habitats.
This video offers insights into the behavior, biology, and evolutionary paths of these fascinating animals. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for updates on more intriguing content!
PHOTO CREDITS
Federico Sucunza
Instituto Boto Cinza
Mike LaBarbera
Jakob Fahr
Tanja
Charley Hesse
Mamíferos de Colombia
STOCK FOOTAGE
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Shutterstock
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Sources/further reading
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HUMPBACK IN MONTREAL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montre...
https://globalnews.ca/news/7603508/mo...
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS
Military dolphins exposed to freshwater:
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/1/1/5
One of several genes selected for in freshwater dolphins:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...