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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.
Aug 23, 2022 · The dugong is a unique character of the sea. Weighing in at almost half a tonne, it is the only vegetarian marine mammal. Similar in appearance and behaviour to the manatee, but distinguished by...
Aug 25, 2022 · The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists dugongs as “vulnerable” on a global scale, and the Chinese government has classified them as “Grade 1 National Key Protected ...
Aug 26, 2022 · Not lately, though. A new study suggests that the dugong has become the first large vertebrate to go functionally extinct in China’s coastal waters, the result of a rapid population collapse...
There are still approximately 100,000 dugongs living in the waters of around 40 countries. But because they have such a broad range, different populations of dugongs are more critically threatened than others.
This guide has been prepared by Alberta Education to provide students with information that will increase the likelihood of their success on the English Language Arts 30-1 examination. Updated September 1, 2018
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Dugongs are now legally protected throughout their range, but their populations are still in a tenuous state. Some believe that dugongs were the inspiration for ancient seafaring tales of...
