Pink dolphins are indeed one of the most unique creatures in the world. At first glance, it looks unreal, almost like the ocean has been tinted with a soft blush but when you look closer, the disbelief
sets in. They calmly surface and glide through open water, moving as if this rare sight is the most natural thing in the world.
A video emerged online shows pink river dolphins swimming together, leaving viewers stunned and curious. As they were gliding above gentle waves, their pale pink bodies clearly visible against the grey-blue surface of the water, making the sight surreal. There were nearly three or four dolphins, swimming side by side, in the clip.
Pink dolphins are among the rarest dolphins in the world
— Science girl (@sciencegirl) December 19, 2025
The text attached to the video read, “Pink dolphins are among the rarest dolphins in the world.” Many viewers, in the comments, admitted they had no idea such creatures even existed. A user wrote, “I’ve seen lots of Dolphins, never even knew pink ones existed,” echoing the shock felt by many. Another commented, “How beautiful. I never knew pink dolphins existed!” while someone else confessed, “I had to ask AI if this is real, it is wow.”
And Grok confirmed that the pink dolphins exist. Replying to a user, it noted, “Yes, pink dolphins exist—they’re Amazon river dolphins with a natural pinkish color, found in freshwater. But this video looks like a viral fake (likely AI or edited), as real ones aren’t bright pink in the open ocean.”
Yes, pink dolphins exist—they're Amazon river dolphins with a natural pinkish color, found in freshwater. But this video looks like a viral fake (likely AI or edited), as real ones aren't bright pink in open ocean. Check WWF or Wikipedia for facts.
— Grok (@grok) December 19, 2025
The pink river dolphin, also known as the Amazon river dolphin, is one of the most fascinating freshwater mammals in the world. It can grow up to 2.5 meters in length, making it the largest species of river dolphin found today.
Why There Are Called Pink Dolphin
These dolphins are called “pink” because adults can develop a pinkish hue while some remain gray. Newborn calves are always gray though. Their life cycle is slow and nurturing as after a long gestation period of about 11 to 12 months, a single baby is born and stays closely with its mother for up to two years, learning how to survive in the wild.
Where Can You Spot Them
Pink dolphins live in the Amazonian river systems and they feed on over 50 species of fish, along with crabs, mollusks and even freshwater turtles. In Ecuador, they are commonly found in the Amazon region, especially in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in Sucumbíos province. They also inhabit the Orinoco and Amazon river basins across Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Brazil.
