Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE): Introduction. Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE): A rare condition where inflammation of the brainstem results in various symptoms such as ataxia and ophthalmoplegia. The onset of symptoms is usually acute. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE) is available below. Click to Check.
The La Plata dolphin or Franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei) is found in coastal Atlantic waters of southeastern South America. It is a member of the river dolphin group and the only one that actually lives in the ocean and saltwater estuaries, rather than inhabiting exclusively freshwater systems.
They are very intelligent, easy to train, and they are more likely to approach humans in the wild than other species. River Dolphins live in freshwater, and they are found in a variety of rivers around South America and Asia. They are smaller than most dolphins, with an average size of about 8 feet when fully mature. They can be various colors too including brown, gray, or black.