porpoises
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With Only 10 Vaquita Porpoises Left, There’s Still Hope for a Comeback
The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is treacherously close to extinction, but the population could rebound without genetic problems related to inbreeding, according to researchers who recently studied the species’ genome.
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‘Panda’ Porpoise Could Be Extinct In Months
Vaquitas are cartoonish-looking porpoises that swim around, bothering literally no one. These little guys, which only weigh about 54kg, are found in just one region in the world — the Northern Gulf of California. Their nickname — the “panda” porpoise — comes from the dark rings around their eyes, similar to that of the much-beloved…