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   The dugong (/ ˈd (j) uːɡɒŋ /; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal. It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees. It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in ...

2. www.worldwildlife.org › species › dugongDugong | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

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   Weight. over 800 pounds. Length. nearly 10 feet. Habitats. Oceans. Dugongs are cousins of manatees and share a similar plump appearance, but have a dolphin fluke-like tail. And unlike manatees, which use freshwater areas, the dugong is strictly a marine mammal. Commonly known as "sea cows," dugongs graze peacefully on sea grasses in shallow ...

3. www.cnn.com › 2022/08/24 › chinaDugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters, study finds

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   Aug 24, 2022 · The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China’s southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct in the country, a new study said on Wednesday.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › science-environment-62638485Dugong: Animal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China - BBC

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   Aug 23, 2022 · The dugong, a relative of the fabled manatee, has been declared functionally extinct in the region. ... This has led the researchers to declare the dugong functionally extinct - meaning "it is no ...

5. www.britannica.com › animal › dugong-mammalDugong | Diet, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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   Nov 15, 2024 · dugong (Dugong dugon) Dugongs (Dugong dugon) range in length from about 2.2 to 3.4 metres (7 to 11 feet) and weigh 230 to 420 kg (500 to 925 pounds). (more) Dugongs range in length from about 2.2 to 3.4 metres (7 to 11 feet) and weigh 230 to 420 kg (500 to 925 pounds). As with whales and dolphins, the dugong has a tapered body that ends in a ...

6. www.smithsonianmag.com › smart-news › dugongs-areDugongs Are ‘Functionally Extinct’ in China, Research Suggests

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Dugongs, the researchers conclude, are the first large vertebrates to go extinct in Chinese waters. "The dugong is a sad example of what is happening to the marine environment where there is ...

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   Is a dugong extinct in China?

   • They recommended that the species’ regional status be reassessed as Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct). The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China’s southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct in the country, a new study said on Wednesday.

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   Is a Dugong endangered in Indonesia?

   • A dugong in Indonesian waters. The species is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China’s southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct in the country, a new study said on Wednesday.

   Dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters, study finds

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   Are dugong extinctions anthropogenic?

   • Despite being legally protected in many countries, the main causes of population decline remain anthropogenic and include fishing-related fatalities, habitat degradation, and hunting. With its long lifespan of 70 years or more and slow rate of reproduction, the dugong is especially vulnerable to extinction.

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   Does the dugong still exist?

   • It still exists elsewhere in the world but is facing similar threats. Prof Samuel Turvey, from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), who co-authored the research study, said: "The likely disappearance of the dugong in China is a devastating loss."

   Dugong: Animal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China

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   Can a dugong survive?

   • On average, residents reported not having seen a dugong for 23 years. Only three people had seen one in the past five years. This has led the researchers to declare the dugong functionally extinct - meaning "it is no longer viable... to sustain itself", Heidi Ma, postdoctoral researcher at ZSL, told the BBC.

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   Why are dugongs endangered in China?

   • Sadly, its habitat close to shore in China left it vulnerable to hunters in the 20th Century who sought the animal for its skin, bones and meat. After a notable decline in population, dugongs were classified as a grade-one national key protected animal by the Chinese State Council in 1988.

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8. www.nytimes.com › 2022/08/26 › scienceThe Dugong ‘Sea Cow’ Has Vanished from China’s Waters, Study ...

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   Aug 26, 2022 · A dugong in the lagoons of New Caledonia, east of Australia. The species has become the first large vertebrate to go “functionally extinct” in China’s coastal waters.