The vaquita porpoise is one of the most endangered animals in the world today.
It is estimated that the vaquita porpoise population is so rare that you could count their population on both of your hands, as today there are only 10 individuals remaining in the wild.
This means that the vaquita porpoise is near extinction today.
It wasn't always like this for these animals though. Here are 5 facts about them!
#5 Their Population Has Halved In Just 2 Years
The population of the vaquitas has halved in just two years.
In 2018, it was estimated that there was 19 of them, now there are only 10.
#4 Their Population In The '90s
They still had low numbers in the '90s, but it was greater than today.
It was estimated that there were 567 individuals in 1997.
#3 They Only Have One Habitat
Perhaps one of the reasons why they are an endangered species is because this animal can only be found in one habitat: they are found in the Gulf of California.
The only place in the world this animal is found is the Gulf of California.
#2 They Have A Varied Diet
These small animals have a varied diet. They eat a wide range of other animals, which include: squids, crustaceans and crabs. Therefore, they are not too fussy eaters.
#1 The Smallest Cetaceans
Cetaceans include many different marine species. This includes both whales and dolphins.
The smallest Cetacean in the world is the vaquita porpoise.
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