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Dugong Status Report and Action Plans for Countries and Territories cRc WCMC UNEP BJcu . 460 300— 280— 260— 240— 480 IRAQ -300 Failaka Island Nature Reserve
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range.
- Carole Eros, Joanna Hugues, H. Marsh, Helen Penrose
- 2002
Jan 13, 2023 · In 2021 the CMS Dugong MOU commissioned two IUCN sub-regional assessments on the priority dugong populations of New Caledonia and East Africa. Compiled by Prof. Helene Marsh, Co-Chair IUCN Sirenian Special Group Emeritus Professor in Environmental Science and a Professorial Fellow at James Cook University, the assessments draw on historical records, community interviews and aerial […]
Apr 5, 2024 · Dugong. Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) and their Habitats throughout their Range ... (1961–2021) In ...
- Dugong
- Secretariat of the Dugong MOU
- UNEP/CMS/Dugong/MOS4/Inf.5
- Information Documents
- Dugong Facts and Characteristics
- Are Dugongs Aggressive?
- How Does A Dugong Eat?
- Are Dugongs Extinct?
- Dugong Predators
- How Do Dugongs Sleep?
- Conclusion
Let’s learn about some characteristics of the dugong… Dugongs tend to live alone or in pairs. Occasionally they can be observed in larger herds reaching even 100 dugongs. The weight of a dugong is in the order of hundreds of kilograms and it can reach 900 kg. The tail of a dugong is similar to the tail of a dolphin. You can see how its tail looks l...
Are you wondering if dugongs are friendly or aggressive? Dugongs are not afraid of people but at the same time they are friendly.
Do Dugongs eat fish? Dugongs don’t eat fish or any other animal. Dugongs are herbivores and herbivores only eat plants. This is why dugongs are also known as “sea cows”. The dugong uses its snout to search for plants at the bottom of the sea. As a result of this, it leaves large furrows on the seabed.
Are you wondering if dugongs are still alive? How many dugongs are left in the world? According to this sourcethere are roughly 100,000 dugongs living in 40 different countries. Some of the countries where dugongs live are Australia, Qatar (Persian Gulf), Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan. Due to its slow reproduction rate ...
What are dugong’s predators? Do sharks eat dugongs? Sharks, for example tiger sharks, eat dugongs considering that dugongs are a relatively easy pray due to poor eyesight. Their predators kill dugongs by drowning them. Orcas also hunt dugongs. Unfortunately the dugong has also been hunted historically for its oil and meat.
When I see these beautiful animals I wonder… How do they sleep? Dugongs don’t fall asleep completely in the same way we do as humans. They rest for short intervals of time during which they rest parts of their brain.
We have covered several facts about the dugong. I hope you now know more about this beautiful animal.
Sep 27, 2023 · Aerial surveys conducted in 2022 confirm that this declining trend has persisted for almost two decades, despite Australia's status as the host of the world's largest population of these vulnerable marine mammals. Released this week, the 2022 Dugong Aerial Survey: Mission Beach to Moreton Bay report is part of a series of aerial surveys conducted every five...
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Sep 18, 2024 · The dugongs were once widespread along the east coast but now number fewer than 200. ... There are a number of challenges, however, when it comes to tagging the dugongs. ...
