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Vaquita
Phocoena sinus
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The vaquita population is somewhere between 400 and 600 individuals. The greatest problem vaquitas face it accidental capture and killing caused by killing gear. Climate change also dramatically affects them due to there small and specialized environment.
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The vaquita population is somewhere between 400 and 600 individuals. The greatest problem vaquitas face it accidental capture and killing caused by killing gear. Climate change also dramatically affects them due to there small and specialized environment.
Vaquitas are the rarest cetacean (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). It is very un
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Vaquita live on ocean fish and squid. They are able to use sonar to communicate and navigate. These animals travel in pairs and groups of 3 through the warmest waters a porpoise has been to known to live in.
Mating occurs during April and May. Gestation is 10 to 11 months with 1 offspring per pregnancy. Calves' 28 to 31 inch bodies weigh 17 pounds.
Vaquita live on ocean fish and squid. They are able to use sonar to communicate and navigate. These animals travel in pairs and groups of 3 through the warmest waters a porpoise has been to known to live in.
Mating occurs during April and May. Gestation is 10 to 11 months with 1 offspring per pregnancy. Calves' 28 to 31 inch bodies weigh 17 pounds.