World's Only Pink Albino Bottlenose Dophin Needs Protection From Tourists

What a rare sight to see a pink dolphin! Discovered in Lake Calcasieu, an inland saltwater estuary in Louisiana, this dolphin has gotten so much attention from tourists that conservationists are warning it needs protection. Regina Asmutis-Silvia, senior biologist with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, explains:

I have never seen a dolphin coloured in this way in all my career. It is a truly beautiful dolphin but people should be careful, as with any dolphins, to respect it - observe from a distance, limit their time watching, don't chase or harass it. While this animal looks pink, it is an albino which you can notice in the pink eyes.

Via: Telegraph

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