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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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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
