let’s hear it for the world’s smallest whale (the vaquita) you guys!!
Vaquitas are indeed the world’s smallest cetacean! But this individual appears to be a calf. It still has “fetal folds”—those linear marks on its side—from being curled up in its mother’s womb. This is how large an adult is compared to a human:
ALTTragically, vaquitas are also the most endangered cetacean in the world. Irresponsible fishery practices have reduced their numbers to approximately 10 individuals in 2024.
You can learn more about vaquitas and how to help them at VaquitaCPR.
