"Porpoise" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Porpoise" Meaning

A large toothed Whale with a rounded head, similar to a horse's head. It has a stripe running along its back and is known to swim in special formations with other porpoises, blowing air out of their blowhole to expose a rounded dorsal area, but generally surfaces a considerable distance behind it.

"Porpoise" Examples

1. The porpoise was easily recognizable by its rounded dorsal fin and V-shaped blowhole.

2. The tourist swam out to sea to look for a glimpse of a porpoise in its natural habitat.

3. Many porpoises have been spotted in the fjords of Norway, particularly during the summer months.

4. Unfortunately, some porpoise populations are endangered due to pollution and overfishing.

5. Scientists have been studying the vocalizations of porpoises to learn more about their behavior and social patterns.