You've Never Heard of These Weird and Wild Animals

Irrawaddy Dolphin

These oceanic blobs feast on fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. They are most often found in the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia. An adult weighs in at about 420 pounds.

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The More You Know

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