vaquitas

[US]/vɑːˈkiːtɑːz/
[UK]/vɑːˈkiːtəz/

Translation

n.Plural form of vaquita; a rare species of porpoise endemic to the northern Gulf of California, characterized by its small size and dark eye patches

Phrases & Collocations

save the vaquitas

protect vaquitas

vaquitas are endangered

help the vaquitas

vaquitas dying out

saving vaquitas

vaquitas population

extinct vaquitas

last vaquitas

save vaquitas now

Example Sentences

the vaquita population has declined to fewer than 10 individuals.

conservationists are working tirelessly to save the vaquita from extinction.

the vaquita's habitat in the gulf of california is threatened by illegal fishing.

scientists are studying vaquita behavior to better protect them.

the vaquita is the world's smallest and most endangered cetacean.

international efforts to protect vaquitas have intensified in recent years.

the mexican government has established a vaquita refuge zone.

poachers using gillnets are the primary threat to vaquitas.

vaquita numbers have decreased dramatically over the past decade.

environmental groups are fundraising to save the vaquita.

the vaquita's survival depends on eliminating illegal fishing nets.

researchers are using underwater cameras to monitor vaquita populations.

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