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Porpoises Facts at The Marine Mammal Center

Sun, 28 Sep 2008
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Did you know that dolphins and porpoises are both considered small whales? While they share many other similarities, they are also vastly different. The Marine Mammal Center compares these two cousins and promotes their joint conservation. There are also many links for added information and opportunities for getting involved.

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  • Porpoises
  • Animal Facts
Submitted by: Talhia Hodges Writer, Animals.com

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