Which large cat species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching?

Did you know that the vaquita, a small porpoise native to the northern part of the Gulf of California, is considered the world’s most endangered marine mammal?

With fewer than 10 individuals estimated to remain in the wild, the vaquita is on the brink of extinction.

This elusive creature was only discovered in 1958 and is distinguished by its dark rings around the eyes and mouth, giving it a panda-like appearance.

The primary threat to the vaquita is bycatch, which occurs when they get entangled in gillnets used for illegal fishing of the totoaba fish, whose swim bladder is highly prized in traditional Chinese medicine.

Efforts to save the vaquita include bans on gillnets, patrols to deter illegal fishing, and international collaborations to raise awareness.

However, saving the vaquita will require concerted efforts and immediate action to prevent this unique species from disappearing forever.

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