adorable animal like the Vaquita Porpoise endangered? Anatomy Characteristics Dorsal Fin Rostrum
Melon
Tail Fluke Pectoral Flipper Eye
Body
5ft Long 99-110 lbs. Gray and Black Special Feature: Eyes Endemic to the shallow, murky coastal waters of the Gulf of California. The vaquitas have been seen at San Felipe Bay & Rocas Consag. They are found in water 165 ft deep and 13.5 miles away from shore. Habitat The Vaquita Porpoise females give birth every other year to only 1 calf. Females are pregnant for 8 years = 4 babies 10 months.
Their mating season is from April - May.
Reproduction ACTIVITY Came to science in 1958 Were found entangled in gillnets
Evolution The vaquita are very small and are easy to be eaten It is the world's smallest cetacean They dont swim in schools or packs Problems with Adaptability Ecology
Vaquitas play a critical role in the ecosystem They are only prey to sharks It consumes small fish and squid Vaquitas are threatened by Human fishing operations Gill nets trap Vaquitas Trawling destroys the Vaquitas habitat Pesticides and runoff is also a concern
Human Impact Misunderstandings The Vaquita Porpoise has a bad reputation with fisherman. Rare species of porpoise. Most endangered cetacean in the world. Less than 200 left. Why Save it Alternative fishing methods Help raise awareness of the extinction of the vaquita
Raise the awareness of an Eco-tourism in the northern Baja How Save it Spread awareness
Donate to Save the Vaquita Organization Raise money for a Fund Love the Vaquita! What you can do!