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Measuring over nine feet in length and often weighing over 390 pounds , the omacha , or fresh-water dolphins of Colombia , are the largest on the planet. They range in color from pale gray to pink, with their color darkening as they become more active. So why are the omacha so hard to see? Come along on this journey into the Colombian Amazon to catch a glimpse of these fascinating mammals and learn more about them-before they disappear altogether!
Researchers for the Omacha Foundation have been working with indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon to protect these unique mammals from habitat destruction and deadly fishing practices.
Learn how environmentalists, native elders, and youngsters are all working together to preserve these intriguing mammals.
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