Meaning & use
Botos
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The plural of "boto," the Amazon river dolphin, a freshwater dolphin species native to South America known for its pink coloration.
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Researchers tracked a pod of botos navigating the flooded forest during the wet season.
Local legend holds that botos can transform into charming men who lure people to the riverbank.
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Botos are freshwater dolphins found in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins and are considered vulnerable due to habitat loss.
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Amazon river dolphinspink dolphins
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