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Which mammal is the smallest marine mammal?

Quick Answer

The vaquita is the smallest living marine mammal, reaching about 1.5 meters long.

The Full Story

The vaquita, a small porpoise from the Gulf of California, is the smallest living marine mammal. Adults are only about 1.5 meters long, making them much smaller than most dolphins and whales. Sadly, the vaquita is also critically endangered. Its tiny range and very small population make it one of the most threatened mammals on Earth.

Key Facts

1.Vaquitas are about 1.5 m long
2.They live only in the Gulf of California
3.They are critically endangered

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