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1. www.worldatlas.com › articles › what-is-the-world-sWhat Do Dugongs Eat? - WorldAtlas

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   Oct 4, 2019 · What Do Dugongs Eat? Dugong (Dugong dugon) eating sea grass from sea floor near Marsa Alam, Red Sea in Egypt. Description Of The Dugong. The dugong (Dugong dugon) is a herbivorous marine mammal, the only extant species of the Dungongidae family. The species belongs to the same order as the manatee, which is one of its closest relatives, but the ...

2. www.dugongconservation.org › media › 2016Dugongs and their Seagrass - The Dugong & Seagrass ...

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   Dugongs, also known as Sea Cows are large charismatic marine mammals that live in tropical coastal areas. They are found along the coasts of many countries around the Indian and Pacific Oceans from East Africa to Vanuatu. They are large animals and can grow up to 3 metres in length and weigh up to 500kg. Dugongs are herbivores, which means they ...

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4. www.americanoceans.org › species › dugongDugong - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - American Oceans

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   Dugongs live in very shallow, temperate water where seagrass flourishes, and they need to eat plenty of it to stay healthy. These animals tend to graze 24 hours a day, ferreting out seagrass with their snouts. Although their food source is below the waves, dugongs can’t be underwater for extended periods. Like other mammals such as whales ...

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   Dugongs (Dugong dugon), also known as sea cows, have a broad but frag­mented range, en­com­pass­ing trop­i­cal wa­ters from East Africa to Van­u­atu, about 26 de­grees both north and south of the equa­tor. This range spans at least 48 coun­tries and about 140,000 km of trop­i­cal coast­line. The largest pop­u­la­tion of sea ...

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7. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Dugongs: Seagrass Community Specialists | SpringerLink

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   Jul 28, 2018 · 4.3 Seagrass Consumption. There are few reliable estimates of daily food intake in dugongs, all from captive animals. The most reliable as a wet weight percentage of body weight are 14.3% for a one year old calf and 7% for an adult, both feeding on Zostera marina (Goto et al. 2004b).

   • Author: Helene Marsh, Alana Grech, Kathryn McMahon

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8. wildestofficial.com › wildlife › dugongGet To Know The Dugong | Wildest

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   Feb 27, 2024 · When it comes to size, Dugongs are the ocean’s answer to a mid-sized SUV. They can stretch up to about 3 meters (that’s nearly 10 feet for the metrically challenged) and tip the scales at a hefty 600 kilograms (over 1300 pounds). Basically, if a Dugong were to crash your pool party, it’d definitely make a splash.

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   What do dugongs eat?

   • Dugongs, also known as Sea Cows are large charismatic marine mammals that live in tropical coastal areas. They are found along the coasts of many countries around the Indian and Pacific Oceans from East Africa to Vanuatu. Dugongs are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Their main diet is seagrass and they eat a lot of it.

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   Where do dugong eat sea grass?

   • Dugong (Dugong dugon) eating sea grass from sea floor near Marsa Alam, Red Sea in Egypt. The dugong (Dugong dugon)is a herbivorous marine mammal, the only extant species of the Dungongidae family.

   What Do Dugongs Eat? - WorldAtlas

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   Do dugongs eat algae?

   • As discussed above, evidence from other areas suggests that dugongs eat algae and more fibrous species of seagrass in greater quantities when seagrass is in short supply (Spain and Heinsohn 1973; Marsh et al. 1982) and that they are not well adapted to using algae or fibrous seagrasses as a food source (Marsh et al. 1982).

   Dugongs: Seagrass Community Specialists | SpringerLink

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   How do dugongs feed on seagrass?

   • Dugongs feed by excavating or cropping, depending on seagrass morphology and the nature of the sediment. An individual dugong can disturb a considerable area of seagrass in a single day, especially in areas with low biomass. The local impact on seagrass biomass can be very significant and cause a loss of over 50% of production.

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   What is a dugong mammal?

   • The dugong, also known as the “sea cow,” is a fascinating marine mammal that is closely related to manatees. These gentle giants can be found in the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, particularly around areas like Australia, Africa, and Asia.

   16 Facts About Dugongs

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   Do dugongs eat seaweed?

   • Dugongs are herbivores. Dugongs have a strictly vegetarian diet, mainly feeding on seagrass and seaweed. They use their strong lips to graze and consume large quantities of vegetation every day. Read also: 8 Extraordinary Facts About Belgian Mastiff Dugongs are found in warm coastal waters.

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10. facts.net › nature › animals16 Facts About Dugongs

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    Jul 14, 2023 · Key Takeaways: Dugongs are gentle sea creatures with a unique appearance, long lifespan, and vital role in maintaining the balance of seagrass ecosystems. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect their populations and ensure their survival. Dugongs, also known as “sea cows,” are herbivorous marine mammals found in warm coastal waters.