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Porpoise - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Porpoises are a group of fully aquatic marine mammals, that are sometimes referred to as mereswine, all of which are classified under the family Phocoenidae, parvorder Odontoceti (toothed whales).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porpoise
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ADW: Harbor Porpoise - Phocoena phocoena
Phocoena phocoena, also known as the "Common" or "Harbor" Porpoise, is a small cetacean that is 1.5 to 2 meters long and weighs from 45 - 65 kilograms. The female of the species is usually slightly larger than the male.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Phocoena_phocoena/
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Porpoise - Mammal - Britannica
Specifically, any of seven species of toothed whales distinguishable from dolphins by their more compact build, generally smaller size (maximum length about 2 metres, or 6.6 feet), and curved, blunt snouts with spatulate rather than conical teeth.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/porpoise
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Porpoise Species - About
Here is a list of porpoise species - learn more about the 7 porpoise species with facts about each.
http://marinelife.about.com/od/Toothed-Whale-Profiles/tp/Porpoise-Species.htm
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Facts About Porpoises - About
Porpoise Facts - learn about porpoises through 10 fascinating facts.
http://marinelife.about.com/od/Toothed-Whale-Info/tp/Porpoise-Facts.htm
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Porpoise Facts - Whale Facts
Porpoises are marine mammals and are part of the cetacean species which also includes dolphins and whales. So far there are currently around 6 known species of porpoises in existence today.
http://www.whalefacts.org/porpoise-facts/
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Rare Porpoise in Danger of Extinction - YouTube
Rare porpoise in danger of extinction CNN's David McKenzie meets a critically endangered species in China and the scientists trying to save it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67QpPvu13Rk
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Harbor Porpoise, American Cetacean Society
One of the smallest of the oceanic cetaceans, the harbor porpoise is shy and elusive, not inclined to approach boats and bow ride, as many other species of dolphins and porpoises do. On calm days these animals can be easily detected by the loud puffing sound they make as they surface to breathe.
http://acsonline.org/fact-sheets/harbor-porpoise/
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Amazing Facts About Porpoises - Onekind
Amazing facts about porpoises such as behaviour, intelligence, physical, diet, life span, size, weight, habitat, range and latin name.
http://www.onekind.org/education/animals_a_z/porpoise
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Harbor Porpoises - National Geographic
Learn all you wanted to know about harbor porpoises with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/harbor-porpoise
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What's the Difference Between Dolphins and Porpoises? - NOAA
Dolphins and porpoises differ in their faces, fins, and body shapes, learn more about how to tell them apart here.
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/dolphin_porpoise.html
