Māui dolphin swimming in the sea.
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Māui dolphins are not only the smallest dolphin in the world but also the species that is closest to extinction.

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    New Zealand’s endemic dolphins

    Dolphins are often seen around the coast of Aotearoa New Zealand, but only two species – Hector’s and Māui – are endemic. Rights: Gregory “Slobirdr” Smith, CC BY 2.0 Hector’s dolphin Hector’s ...

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