The bufeo colorado (pink dolphin) is a dolphin species with very particular characteristics, especially because of its pink color and its great size.

It’s less evolved that other river and ocean dolphins. According to popular believe this aquatic mammal is considered as a warlock or wizard species that surfaces to the earth turned into a handsome young men to kidnap women and take them to the depths of the waters where it lives.

Also, is said that when it comes for a visit it wears a hat to cover its huge nose.

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