Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Admin\Registration::$step is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/admin/class-registration.php on line 61
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Admin\Registration::$step_slug is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/admin/class-registration.php on line 62
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property WP_Rocket\Engine\Preload\SitemapPreloadSubscriber::$options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/wp-rocket/inc/Engine/Preload/SitemapPreloadSubscriber.php on line 26
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property WP_Rocket\Engine\Preload\SitemapPreloadSubscriber::$sitemap_preload is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/wp-rocket/inc/Engine/Preload/SitemapPreloadSubscriber.php on line 27
Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the rocket domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114
Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the rank-math domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Sitemap\Sitemap::$index is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/sitemap/class-sitemap.php on line 44
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Status\Status::$id is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/traits/class-hooker.php on line 117
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Status\Status::$directory is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/traits/class-hooker.php on line 117
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Status\Status::$page is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/status/class-status.php on line 56
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Version_Control::$id is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/traits/class-hooker.php on line 117
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Version_Control::$directory is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/traits/class-hooker.php on line 117
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Core_HTTPInterface::$expects_json is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/core/components/HTTPInterface.php on line 305
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Core_HTTPInterface::$owner is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/core/components/HTTPInterface.php on line 307
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Core_API_Spam_ReCaptcha::$data_utils is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/core/components/api/Service.php on line 244
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Core_API_Spam_ReCaptcha::$API_KEY_REQUIRED is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/core/components/api/Service.php on line 247
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Core_PageResource::$location is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/core/components/PageResource.php on line 306
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Field_BoxShadow::$template is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/field/BoxShadow.php on line 17
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Core_PageResource::$location is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/core/components/PageResource.php on line 306
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Section::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Section::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Section::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row::$child_item_text is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row_Inner::$child_item_text is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row_Inner::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row_Inner::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Row_Inner::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Column::$additional_shortcode_slugs is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Column::$advanced_setting_title_text is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Column::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Column::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Column::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Replace_Variables\Manager::$post is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/replace-variables/class-base.php on line 157
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Post::$rank_math_focus_keyword is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/class-metadata.php on line 118
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Frontend\Link_Attributes::$add_noopener is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php on line 42
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Frontend\Link_Attributes::$nofollow_link is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php on line 43
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Frontend\Link_Attributes::$nofollow_image is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php on line 44
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Frontend\Link_Attributes::$new_window_link is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php on line 45
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Frontend\Link_Attributes::$remove_class is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php on line 46
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Frontend\Link_Attributes::$is_dirty is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php on line 47
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Frontend\Link_Attributes::$add_attributes is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php on line 50
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Replace_Variables\Replacer::$exclude is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/replace-variables/class-replacer.php on line 130
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Replace_Variables\Manager::$tmp_args is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/replace-variables/class-manager.php on line 222 Vaquita - Animal Of The Day Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property RankMath\Replace_Variables\Replacer::$exclude is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/replace-variables/class-replacer.php on line 130
Select Page
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Field_Border::$template is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/field/Border.php on line 48
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Field_Divider::$count is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/main-structure-elements.php on line 1181
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Text::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Text::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Text::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Blurb::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Blurb::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Blurb::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow::$child_item_text is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow_Item::$advanced_setting_title_text is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow_Item::$settings_text is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow_Item::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow_Item::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Social_Media_Follow_Item::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Code::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Code::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Code::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Image::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Image::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Image::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_PostContent::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_PostContent::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_PostContent::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Comments::$text_shadow is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Comments::$margin_padding is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Comments::$_additional_fields_options is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Comments::$et_pb_unique_comments_module_class is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/class-et-builder-element.php on line 1312
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property ET_Builder_Module_Helper_MultiViewOptions::$inherited_props is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/module/helpers/MultiViewOptions.php on line 686
The Vaquita, a member of the porpoise family, is a critically endangered species found off the coast of the Gulf of California in Baja California and San Felipe. According to the NOAA, the Vaquita’s diet comprises squid, octopus, and small crustaceans like shrimp.
This smaller member of the porpoise family is the only one of its kind to make its home in warmer waters like the Gulf of San Felipe. The Vaquita has a smaller dorsal fin than its larger counterparts and is the smallest of its kind.
Gestation Period
Researchers believe the Vaquita’s smaller fin is an adaptation to allow for heat dispersal in warmer waters. Vaquitas have a gestation period of about 11 months, with the females giving birth approximately every 2 years.
Endangered Status
This critically endangered species is almost completely extinct due to overfishing and illegal fishing for highly coveted totoaba fish in the area. There are currently only about 10 Vaquitas known to be living in the area of the Gulf of California. This is a population decline of nearly 100%.
We believe the cause of the extinction of the Vaquita to be related to illegal fishing in and around the Sea of Cortez, where they are normally found. There is currently a push by some activists and conservationists to preserve this rapidly dying species.
The World Wildlife Association lists Vaquitas as the most endangered of becoming extinct on its endangered species list along with other animals like the Hawksbill turtle and the orangutan.
2 Comments
Sally Hosta
on January 6, 2022 at 12:21 am
So unbelievably sad to think that this adorable small porpoise may no longer be around in a few years. They are intelligent, playful mammals. Are there any in captivity? Certainly not the best place but perhaps a breeding program could be possible, though with their dwindling numbers and relatively long gestation period the cat is out of the bag.
Deprecated: Use of "parent" in callables is deprecated in /nas/content/live/qdmmulti/wp-content/plugins/wp-rocket/inc/Dependencies/Minify/JS.php on line 127
So unbelievably sad to think that this adorable small porpoise may no longer be around in a few years. They are intelligent, playful mammals. Are there any in captivity? Certainly not the best place but perhaps a breeding program could be possible, though with their dwindling numbers and relatively long gestation period the cat is out of the bag.
Become a vegetarian to help prevent overfishing.