Porpoises, like all toothed whales (odontocetes) use sound for echolocation and communication. Echolocation allows porpoises to “see” with sound. It helps them to navigate their surroundings, locate objects and prey….
How do researchers look for and “count” vaquita?
Researchers combine visual surveys and passive acoustic monitoring to estimate the dwindling vaquita population, but despite their best efforts, pinpointing an exact number remains an ongoing challenge. Their elusive nature…
Is the vaquita a dolphin?
When you look at a vaquita (or any of its porpoise cousins), you might be forgiven for thinking that they might “just” be small dolphins. And while they are related,…