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Jun 5, 2012 · Along the coast of Abu Dhabi, development is spilling into the sea, smothering the sea grass beds that nourish rare marine mammals called dugongs. Subscribe...
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In the lagoon formed by the Great Barrier Reef grows fields of sea grass that house a plethora of sea creatures, one of them being the Dugong. Subscribe: ht...
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Join us on an unforgettable journey to uncover the fascinating world of dugongs! These gentle giants, also known as sea cows, are often misunderstood creatur...
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.
Dugongs primarily inhabit the waters of the Indo-Pacific region, while manatees can be found in the Americas, particularly in coastal areas and rivers. Are dugongs and manatees related? Yes, they are! Both dugongs and manatees belong to the order Sirenia.
6 days ago · dugong, (Dugong dugon), marine mammal that inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, feeds on seagrasses, and is similar to the manatee.
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Current Population Trend: Decreasing. These enormous vegetarians can be found in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Dugongs are...
