Pink dolphin due to skin cancer

The dolphin at the Singapore aquarium is pink due to a form of skin cancer, but it still performs in front of visitors.

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"The dolphin that the Wildlife Watchers Animal Protection Agency mentioned in the report is diagnosed with skin cancer, a non-infectious form, and is being treated by a special doctor," Channel New Asia quoted the transmitter. Underwater World spokesman said.

The image of the skin cancer dolphin provided by Underwater World on October 17 (left), and the image published by Wildlife Watcher and SSCS (right).(Photo: Channel New Asia)

After diagnosis, the test is conducted regularly and the results show that, in addition to cancer, it is generally in good health.

According to Strait Times, this is a spokesman's response to animal welfare concerns for pink dolphins raised at Underwater World. Han is the name of one of these, whose skin lesions are clearly seen at the head and muzzle. Photos recorded from July and August show that it has no sign of recovery but seems to be getting worse.

According to a report by Wildlife Watchers and SSCS, dolphins are still being used to serve visitors, performing performances such as keeping the ball balanced on a long muzzle in a space where the music is too loud. Conditions of dolphin care are assessed to be below the standard.

Meanwhile, the aquarium said the appearance of dolphins at the main swimming pool was minimized, it did not participate in any performances or shows. This dolphin still plays with other children and is not separated.