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A harbor porpoise looks sort of like a beluga whale except for the countershading color it has. It has a rounded nose and it a dark grey shade on the upper side of it's body and a whiter shade on the underside. It is slightly smaller than other porpoise species and, much like other dolphin species. always looks like it is smiling.
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When was harbor porpoise created?
Harbour porpoise was created in 1758.
How many feet is the harbor porpoise?
about 6 ft
What is the harbor Porpoise life span?
8-13 years
How long can a Harbor Porpoise hold its breath?
The maximum amount of time a harbor porpoise can hold its breath for is unknown. There have been observations of these marine mammals holding their breath for over 5 minutes during dives.
What and where is the harbor porpoise?
The harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is one of six species of porpoise. It is one of the smallest marine mammals. As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries, and as such, is the most familiar porpoise to whale watchers. This porpoise often ventures up rivers, and has been seen hundreds of miles from the sea.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Harbor porpoise?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Phocoena phocoena.
Is porpoises general noun?
The noun 'porpoises' is a general noun for any of this species. A specific noun for the species is a harbor porpoise or vaquita porpoise. The noun 'porpoises' is a specific noun as a word for a species of sea mammals.
What sounds does the vaquita make?
The vaquita is stated to have a indistinct blow, but makes a loud, sharp, puffing sound similar to a harbor porpoise.
Why is the harbor seal endangered or threatened?
The Harbor Porpoise is NOT endangered.Though many people think it is, the harbor porpoise is threatened in some places. However, it is not endangered.The harbor porpoise is threatened mainly by all catch. This means that when fishermen go out and catch herring, for example, sometimes the net will ally envelop a porpoise. The porpoise then dies of suffocation, for it cannot go back up to the water to breath air through it's air hole.Another reason, as almost always, as hunting on purpose. There have been regulations made on the of porpoises, but only in some places. Fortunately, in 1998, catching porpoises was made illegal in Peru, which at that time was the Porpoise catching place.The last one is water pollution. Pollution from plastic bottle companies and oil factories continues to kill porpoises worldwide.
What are the adaptations for the harbor seal?
Seals have the ability to close their nostrils when they are underwater.
Is porpoise a fish?
No a porpoise is a mammal.
Who is intelligent a dolphin or porpoise?
I believe it is a porpoise.
