Locals debunk myths linking endangered pink river dolphins to ‘love perfumes’

Mongabay
Mar 27, 2025, 4:54 am104 pts
A colonial-era myth about endangered pink river dolphins in the Amazon has led to a false belief that perfumes or pusangas made from their body parts are potent love potions. According to a recent Mongabay documentary, the myth has created a market for the perfumes, further endangering the dolphins. The film,…

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