Vaquita - Wikipedia
The vaquita (/ vəˈkiːtə / və-KEE-tə; Phocoena sinus) is a species of porpoise endemic to the northern end of the Gulf of California in Baja California, Mexico. Reaching a maximum body …
Vaquita | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Vaquita, the world's rarest marine mammal, is on the edge of extinction. The plight of cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and porpoises—as a whole is exemplified by the rapid decline …
8 Rarest Dolphins in the World
Oct 26, 2022 · In fact, only six species of river dolphins are left in the world, and all of them are either endangered or critically endangered. Here, we list 8 of the rarest dolphins that are facing …
8 Rarely Seen Dolphin Species - Treehugger
Feb 28, 2021 · While some dolphin species are quite common, like the aptly named common dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin, many types of dolphins around the world are quite rare to …
The vaquita: 5 Facts about the most endangered marine mammal
May 9, 2017 · The vaquita is the world's rarest marine mammal—and is in dire need of our help. Vaquita are often caught and drowned in gillnets used by illegal fishing operations in marine …
10 rare dolphin species you’ve probably never heard of
Jan 25, 2023 · Surprisingly there are 34 species of dolphins, very different from each other. We can find dolphins that live attached to the South Pole, other that inhabit rivers where visibility is …
9 Rarest Dolphins in the World - MSN
This article highlights nine of the rarest dolphins, each battling for survival in their unique habitats. From the murky waters of Asian rivers to the coastal shores of New Zealand and the...
Hector's Dolphin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Hector’s dolphins are the smallest and rarest marine dolphins in the world. They have distinct black facial markings, short stocky bodies and a dorsal fin shaped like a Mickey Mouse ear. …
Extremely rare dolphin with thumbs photographed in Greek gulf
Dec 11, 2023 · A dolphin with deformed flippers that look like thumbs was spotted in the Gulf of Corinth in July 2023. It likely acquired what appears to be a genetic defect during development …
What is the rarest dolphin? – dolphinwonders
Jul 17, 2024 · Let’s dive into the world’s rarest dolphins, exploring their unique characteristics and the challenges they face. Topping the list of rare dolphins is the Maui’s dolphin, a subspecies …
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