Often referred to as the 'Chinese White Dolphin', these dolphins are also nicknamed 'pink dolphins' as the adults do appear pink. This colouration is thought to be a result of blood rushing to blood vessels under the skin, in the same way a human gets red cheeks when embarassed or when exercising. The more active the dolphin is, the more pink they will appear! All print proceeds go to HKDCS for their research and education activities. http://www.hkdcs.org

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Peter > Hong Kong's 'pink dolphins' are actually Indo-pacific Humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis), also known as Chinese white dolphins. In Hong Kong, the dolphins' habitat is mainly around Lantau Island. This habitat is currently under threat from numerous human activities such as construction, reclamation and pollution.

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Peter > Mother and calf journey together until the calf is able to fend for itself. As dolphins produce one calf at a time and have long gestation periods just like humans, the growth of the dolphin population is relatively slow in the animal kingdom.

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Peter > A Chinese White Dolphin nears the surface to take a breath. Sousa chinesis are not the only cetaceans in HK waters. Although a rarer sighting, finless porpoises and the occasional whale also make their appearance.

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Peter > Often referred to as the 'Chinese White Dolphin', these dolphins are also nicknamed 'pink dolphins' as the adults do appear pink. This colouration is thought to be a result of blood rushing to blood vessels under the skin, in the same way a human gets red cheeks when embarassed or when exercising. The more active the dolphin is, the more pink they will appear!

All print proceeds go to HKDCS for their research and education activities.
http://www.hkdcs.org

Peter > Dolphins and whales 'spy hop' to get a look at what is happening outside of their underwater world.

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Peter > Fishiing trawler nets as well as the ever increasing shipping traffic in HK's waterways all add to the scarring and marking on the backs and dorsal fins of the dolphins.

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Peter > Calves start out dark grey, changing colour to pinkish white as they get older. This youngster will also grow a huge amount in his first year before he ventures off on his own.

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Peter > Be wary of local tours who will often harrass or interfere with the dolphin population. Seek out the ecologically responsible tour group HK Dolphinwatch, who run tours to see the dolphins around the HK waterways.

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Peter > A rare pink sea flower sprouts off the coast of Lantau Island.

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Often referred to as the 'Chinese White Dolphin', these dolphins are also nicknamed 'pink dolphins' as the adults do appear pink. This colouration is thought to be a result of blood rushing to blood vessels under the skin, in the same way a human gets red cheeks when embarassed or when exercising. The more active the dolphin is, the more pink they will appear!

All print proceeds go to HKDCS for their research and education activities. http://www.hkdcs.org

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