The vaquita porpoise, the world’s smallest marine mammal, is on the brink of extinction, with 10 or fewer still living in Mexico’s Gulf of California, their sole habitat. But a genetic analysis by a ...

Introduction -- The biology -- Identification tools & maps -- The species directory -- Appendices. Classification of cetaceans ; Glossary ; Resources ; Notes on contributors ; Index ; Acknowledgments ...

Vaquita is the most critically endangered marine animal on Earth. Learn about the Vaquita, the world's rarest sea mammal, with fewer than 10 individuals remaining, and the threats facing the North ...

Expert marine mammal researchers spotted up to 10 of the porpoises during a recent survey in the Upper Gulf of California. They warn the species remains at risk of extinction until safer fishing gear ...

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Mentions of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise in ancient Chinese poetry have revealed missing information about the habitat of the world’s only freshwater porpoise Almost 300 years ...

One of about 10 living vaquitas, a critically endangered porpoise species endemic to the northern part of the Gulf of California. (NOAA) (CN) — A trade authority slapped Mexico with sanctions Monday ...

Mexico’s Environment Department made promises to protect the endangered vaquita marina porpoise, but has failed to fulfill them in the past. There are estimated to be as few as eight vaquitas left in ...

The Yangtze finless porpoise is one of the most endangered animals in China. Found only in China’s Yangtze River and nearby lakes, such as Poyang Lake and Tian-E-Zhou Oxbow Lake, this unique ...