The average lifespan of a Vaquita is 20-21 years.
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Lifespan
Discovery in 1958
The Vaquita has only been known to science since 1958!
Every other year
Unlike the other porpoises, Vaquita give birth every other year, which is very problematic for the species.
Birth
Newborn Vaquita are born in the spring, in March and April.
Smile
The Vaquita’s black mouth patch resembles a shy smile, but it has no reason to smile.
Warm waters
The Vaquita is the only porpoise that lives in the warm waters of the Gulf of California.
Burmeister’s Porpoise
The Vaquita is closely related to the Burmeister’s Porpoise.
Size
The Vaquita is the smallest cetacean, at only 5 feet long.
Little cow
Vaquita is Spanish for “little cow.”
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