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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DugongDugong - Wikipedia

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   The dugong (/ ˈ d (j) uː ɡ ɒ ŋ /; 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 the 18th century.

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   Dugongs have a distinctive body shape, with a large, broad, rounded body and a relatively small head. They have a paddle-like tail and flippers for forelimbs, and their skin is thick and wrinkled, typically gray or brown in color. They have a small amount of hair on their body, but it is not visible due to the thickness of their skin.

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

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   Nov 15, 2024 · 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 deeply notched tail, or fluke. The forelimbs are rounded flippers lacking nails; there are no hind limbs nor any discernible neck. The snout is broad and bristled.

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   • Dugong Species. There are 4 species in the dugong family, 3 out of the 4 are manatees and only 1 is dugong: “Dugong dungon”, which is the species we have here in North Sulawesi.
   • Appearance. Dugongs are often referred to as “sea cows” due to their heavy, solid looking bodies. They are a greyish brown color and range in length from 2.4 meters up to 4 meters and adults weigh from between 230 – 400 kilograms.
   • Behavior. Dugongs are a social species and found in groups which can vary in size from just 2 to 200 individuals. Pairs of dugongs found together are often mother and calf pairs.
   • Feeding. Dugongs are the only completely herbivorous marine mammal on the planet and their diet consists entirely of sea grass. They use their upper lips to uproot the entire sea grass plant rather than eating only the leaves – this leads to dugong “trails” which are like sandy pathways through sea grass beds.

5. worldanimalcouncil.com › dugong-facts-and-threatsDugong Facts and Threats: Protecting Marine Giants

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Dugongs are easily identifiable by their large, elongated bodies. They typically measure between 7 to 11 feet in length and weigh between 500 to 925 pounds. Their skin is thick and smooth, often a grayish color. They have rounded flippers on either side of their bodies and a fluke resembling a whale’s tail.

6. www.oceanactionhub.org › dugong-facts15 Fascinating Dugong Facts – Ocean Action Hub

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   Despite their resemblance, dugongs and manatees have some key differences. Dugongs have fluked tails like whales, while manatees have paddle-shaped tails. The dugong’s snout is also longer than the manatee’s. This helps them forage for food on the sea floor. There are three living species of manatees, but only one species of dugong.

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   How much does a dugong weigh?

   • 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 deeply notched tail, or fluke. The forelimbs are rounded flippers lacking nails; there are no hind limbs nor any discernible neck. The snout is broad and bristled.

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   How do you know if a dugong is a whale?

   • Dugongs are easily identifiable by their large, elongated bodies. They typically measure between 7 to 11 feet in length and weigh between 500 to 925 pounds. Their skin is thick and smooth, often a grayish color. They have rounded flippers on either side of their bodies and a fluke resembling a whale’s tail.

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   Are there dugongs in Palau?

   • A small isolated population persists in the remote Pacific archipelago of Palau. 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). 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).

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   How do dugong limbs fuse?

   • Bones in the forelimb can fuse variously with age. The dugong's tail flukes and flippers are similar to those of dolphins. These flukes are raised up and down in long strokes to move the animal forward and can be twisted to turn. The forelimbs are paddle-like flippers which aid in turning and slowing.

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   How many species of dugong are there?

   • Dugong Species There are 4 species in the dugong family, 3 out of the 4 are manatees and only 1 is dugong: “Dugong dungon”, which is the species we have here in North Sulawesi. The only other true species of dugong (Hydrodamalis gigas) was hunted to extinction in 1767, just 36 years after its discovery.

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   Is a dugong a manatee?

   • 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.

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8. www.africaanimal.org › animals › dugongDugong - Facts and Information - Africa Animal

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   These great sea creatures weigh anywhere from 250kgs to 910kgs (about 500 to 2000 pounds). They have two flippers that average about 30-50 cms in length. Young dugongs use the flippers to swim, whilst the older dugongs use their tail to swim, and their flippers to steer. Their body has a thin cover of short hair, and tough smooth skin.