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How deep can Harbor Porpoises dive?
Harbor Porpoises will dive as deep as 656 ft. (200 meters)
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.
Is the harbor porpise cold blooded?
No. All the porpoises are mammals, so warm-blooded.
Is it porpoises or dolphins off the coast of Maryland?
It could have been either Harbor Porpoises or Atlantic Bottle-nose Dolphins. The shape of their dorsal fin can help in identification.
Why do tourists have a hard time telling the bottlenose dolphins from the harbor porpoises?
because they're dum
Are harbor porpoises whales?
Yes. All porpoises (and dolphins) are members of the order cetecea, sub-order odonteceti, or 'Toothed Whales'. In fact, the mighty Orca is actually classified as a dolphin!
Are harbor seals predators?
Yes they are.
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 is the average life span of porpoises?
Porpoises have been known to live 8-10 years although there are some that lived to be 20 years.
Is the narwhal related to any other animal?
Yes the Narwhal is related to other animals such as, bottle nose dolphins,harbor porpoises,monodontidae,and beluga whales.
How do porpoises defend itself from predators?
the bottlenose dolphins are friendly, playful and fun to be around. They are very good with humans and are very gentle creatures.
Are porpoises mammals?
No. Sharks are a type of fish. Porpoises are mammals.
