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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli)

Vaquita (Phocoena sinus)
Since the baiji (Lipotes vexillifer) was believed to have become extinct in 2006, the vaquita has taken on the unfortunate title as the most... More 15 Images 0 videos
Spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica)
An enigmatic cetacean that has only been observed at sea on a handful of occasions, the spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica) is... More 11 Images 0 videos
Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides)
As its name suggests, the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) lacks a dorsal fin, and instead has a ridge that runs... More 6 Images 1 Video
Narrow-ridged finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis)
As its name suggests, the narrow-ridged finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaorientalis) is a small marine mammal which lacks a dorsal fin... More 3 Images 0 videos
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
The harbour porpoise is the most commonly seen porpoise, and is the most widely distributed of all cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in... More 6 Images 2 Videos
Atlantic humpbacked dolphin (Sousa teuszii)
The most distinctive feature of this rather elusive cetacean is its distinctive humped appearance when it breaks the ocean’s surface to... More 2 Images 0 videos
Fraser’s dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei)
This tropical dolphin was scientifically described in 1956 from an individual washed up on a beach in Borneo, but was not actually recorded... More 7 Images 0 videos
Red-fronted gazelle (Eudorcas rufifrons)
Information on the red-fronted gazelle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis)
The taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) is a medium-sized deer with a stocky body and a sandy grey coat, which provides excellent camouflage in... More 4 Images 0 videos
North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
The North Atlantic right whale is currently one of the rarest large whales in the world, having been drastically reduced to critically low... More 11 Images 4 Videos
Southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons)
A rather odd-looking, robust whale, the southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons) is so-named for its short, tube-like... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori)
Hector's dolphin, one of the rarest and smallest of marine dolphins, has a short, stocky torpedo-shaped body, which becomes narrow towards... More 19 Images 3 Videos
Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis)
Known as a right whale because during the height of whaling efforts, this was the ‘right’ whale to catch, as it is large, slow-moving and... More 32 Images 18 Videos
Southern red muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak)
Information on the southern red muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas)
The snow-white beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is one of the most distinctive of all cetaceans (a group that includes dolphins, whales... More 39 Images 7 Videos
Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
A giant of the ocean, the gray whale is mottled dark to light grey in colour and is encrusted with patches of barnacles and whale lice. The... More 48 Images 12 Videos
Heaviside’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii)
One of the most poorly known dolphins and also amongst the smallest, Heaviside’s dolphin has a blunt head, rounded, paddle-like flippers... More 11 Images 0 videos
Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
A particularly distinctive dolphin, the Irrawaddy has a rounded head with no beak and a flexible neck, causing visible creases behind the... More 10 Images 4 Videos
Black muntjac (Muntiacus crinifrons)
A little-known, rare species of deer, the black muntjac (Muntiacus crinifrons) is found only in eastern China. The black muntjac has a dark... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bharal (Pseudois nayaur)
Information on the bharal is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 1 Video
Beisa oryx (Oryx beisa)
Information on the beisa oryx is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos
Striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba)
With the classic dolphin shape, the striped dolphin’s most remarkable feature is the distinctive pattern of blue and white stripes along the... More 14 Images 1 Video
False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
Despite its name, the false killer whale is not a close relative of the killer whale (Orcinus orca), and, in fact, any resemblance between... More 16 Images 0 videos
Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos
Javan rusa (Rusa timorensis)
Information on the Javan deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos
Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata)
Contrary to its name, the little-known pygmy killer whale is actually a member of the dolphin family. Until 1952 the pygmy killer whale was... More 11 Images 1 Video
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 41 Images 5 Videos
Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)
Information on the reindeer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 53 Images 8 Videos
Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens)
Information on the Pacific white-sided dolphin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 3 Videos
Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
Famous for its unicorn-like single tusk, narwhals have inspired legends in many cultures and are still revered across the world. The smooth... More 16 Images 5 Videos

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