On the brink of extinction, the vaquita gets a digital lifeline
Scientists have digitally preserved the world’s most endangered marine mammal by creating highly detailed 3D models of a vaquita skeleton using advanced imaging technology. The virtual archive provides an unprecedented look at the species and could help inspire conservation efforts before the tiny porpoise disappears forever.
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Usually, they get eaten by birds due to their inability to camouflage, making them a rare sight.
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