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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.
Aug 21, 2020 · The dugong is a marine mammal that spends its time grazing on seagrass in shallow coastal waters. A close relative of manatees, it is the only remaining member of the Dugongidae family. Often dubbed 'sea cows', dugongs are the only marine mammal that eats virtually only plants.
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- Sirenia
- Mammalia
- Chordata
Dugongs are a very social species and are found in groups varying from 2 to 200 individuals. Smaller groups usually consist of a mother and calf pair. Although herds of two hundred dugongs have been seen, they are uncommon as seagrass beds cannot support large groups of dugongs for extended periods of time.
Dugongs are known to be social species. They live in groups that range from 2 to 200 individuals. Smaller groups of 2 individuals consist of mother and her offspring. Large groups of 200 individuals are seen rarely as such groups require huge amounts of seagrasses to support them all.
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.
Dugong Social Groups: Mothers, Calves, and Others. Dugongs also engage in social interactions but exhibit slightly different group dynamics compared to manatees. Dugong social groups typically consist of mothers with their dependent calves. The bond between a mother dugong and her calf is incredibly strong, as she provides constant care and ...
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Calves formerly left the herd during the day to form nurseries in shallow water. Groups of 6 animals are most common now. Males are not known to stay with the stable mother-calf social units. Long distance migration is unknown, but some daily and seasonal movements do occur in some populations.
