The San Diego Natural History Museum and SeaWorld San Diego have partnered with researchers at the Florida Atlantic University to scan the skeleton of a rare endangered marine mammal, the vaquita.

The Yangtze river’s finless porpoise is one of the very few porpoises (relatives of dolphins and whales) that live in fresh water. Its small size and cute 'smile' make it much loved in China and ...

A small porpoise, known as a vaquita, can only be found in the wild at the northern end of the Gulf of California. Because there are so few left, it's been called the world's "most endangered ...

They’re also much smaller overall. The smallest porpoise species, the vaquita, only reaches about 120 lbs. as an adult.

They have a stocky body, rounded head, and no beak. Their backs are dark grey, while their bellies are lighter grey ...

The vaquita is unique among porpoises in that it lives in warm waters and is able to tolerate large fluctuations in temperature. RANGE: The vaquita has a very small and specific range, encompassing a ...