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On the brink of extinction, the vaquita gets a digital lifeline

Science Daily · Jun 17, 2026, 12:01 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

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 p

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