The vaquita, an aquatic mammal which only exists in one small area of Mexico, is on the verge of extinction. Can it still be saved?
The vaquita, which in Spanish means “little cow,” is a type of porpoise endemic to Mexico. It’s the smallest and rarest type of porpoise. Its scientific name is Phocoena sinus.
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Article by Allan Wall, published on Mexidata.info, June 29th, 2015.
Tags: Animals, Wildlife Conservation