Why is this endangered dolphin being killed to make “love perfumes”? | Wild Targets

Mongabay
Feb 5, 2025, 11:56 am100 pts
IQUITOS, Peru – The Plight of the Pink River Dolphin is a short documentary investigating the illegal exploitation of endangered pink river dolphins in the Amazon, driven by a myth about their magical properties. The film reveals how pusangas—perfumes made from dolphin oil and body parts—are sold in…

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