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Vaquitas – Pandas Of The Sea
The Vaquita (Phocoenidae sinus) is a small species of cetacean living in the Gulf Of California. Despite their appearance, Vaquitas are not dolphins, but are actually porpoises, a closely related subgroup. They measure up to 5 feet long, and weigh up to 120 pounds, making them the smallest known cetacean in existence. Vaquitas prey on fish…