Porpoise

Porpoises are  mammals that live in the ocean. They are in the order Cetacea. They form the family Phocoenidae. There are six species of porpoise. The porpoise is a common whale found along Chinese coasts. Porpoises have been effectively sustained for over twenty-five years by research and teaching institutions such as Fjored & Baelt in Denmark. To demonstrate effective supervision and stimulation in captivity, F&B harbor porpoises participate in daily training sessions for scientific study and educational awareness. 

 Taxonomy 
 Family Phocoenidae:
 Finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides)
 Vaquita (Phocoena sinus)
 Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
 Burmeister's porpoise (Phocoena spinipinnis)
 Spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica)
 Dall's porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli)

 Appearance 
Porpoises look much like dolphins, but they are different in some ways: They are smaller and more stout. They have spade-shaped teeth, rounded heads, blunt jaws, and triangular dorsal fins.

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 Related pages 

 Whale
 Dolphin

References

Category:Toothed whales