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Stunning Photos Reveal Amazon Dolphins' Clever Fishing Tactics

11/10/2025

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Photographer Thomas Peschak captured dramatic underwater photos of Amazonian pink dolphins in the Rio Negro River, Brazil, in 2023.
He documented the dolphins stealing catfish from fishermen's nets, showcasing their agility and intelligence.
Peschak noted that these dolphins have learned to associate fishing boats with an easy meal.
The behavior had never been captured on camera before, illustrating the challenges of photographing the elusive dolphins in the Amazon's muddy waters.

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Photographer Thomas Peschak captured dramatic underwater photos of Amazonian pink dolphins in the Rio Negro River, Brazil, in 2023.
He documented the dolphins stealing catfish from fishermen's nets, showcasing their agility and intelligence.
Peschak noted that these dolphins have learned to associate fishing boats with an easy meal.
The behavior had never been captured on camera before, illustrating the challenges of photographing the elusive dolphins in the Amazon's muddy waters.