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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.

2. a-z-animals.com › animals › dugongDugong - A-Z Animals

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   May 27, 2024 · The dugong is one of four living members of the order Sirenia — the others being three species of manatees — and the only living member of the family Dugongidae. A second member of the family, Steller’s sea cow, was driven to extinction in the 18th century due to overhunting. Nineteen total genera from the family are known from the fossil ...

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   • Birth Date: April 22, 1960

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4. animaldiversity.org › accounts › Dugong_dugonADW: Dugong dugon: INFORMATION

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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 ...

5. owlcation.com › stem › Dugongs-Mermaids-and-ManateesAll About Dugongs and Manatees - Owlcation

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   Dec 1, 2023 · Sadly, we know more of the sirenias of the folklore variety than we do of the manatees and the dugongs. Yes, manatees and dugongs belong to the scientific genus called "sirenia." The siren is a distinct classification of aquatic sea life with special characteristics, and all of the characteristics are directly parallel to the mermaid.

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

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   Nov 15, 2024 · 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). (more) 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 ...

7. animalia.bio › dugongDugong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

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   The dugong is an aquatic mammal with thick, tough, and smooth skin. The skin color of newborn dugongs is pale cream, darkening as they age, becoming deep slate gray on the sides and dorsum. The body of the dugong is sparsely covered with hair, and the muzzle exhibits bristles. The upper lip is cleft and muscular, hanging over the mouth, which ...

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   What genus do dugongs belong to?

   • Dugongs belong to the genus Dugong. What type of covering do Dugongs have? Dugongs are covered in Leathery skin. In what type of habitat do Dugongs live? Dugongs live in warmer tropical waters and sea grass forests. What are some distinguishing features of Dugongs? Dugongs have large bodies and forked tails.

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   Are dugongs a mammalian?

   • Dugongs are the only living members of the family Dugongidae. Dugongidae and the family Trichechidae (manatees) constitute the mammalian order Sirenia. Chatbot answers are created from Britannica articles using AI. This is a beta feature. AI answers may contain errors. Please verify important information in Britannica articles. About Britannica AI.

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   Are dugongs the same as sea cows?

   • The only other species known in the family Dugongidae is Hydrodamalis gigas (Steller’s sea cow), hunted to extinction in 1767, just 36 years after their discovery. They were similar in appearance and color to dugongs but were substantially larger, with a body length of 7 to 10 m and weight between 4,500 and 5,900 kg.

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   Are dugongs extinct?

   • Dugongs are part of the Sirenia order of placental mammals which comprises modern "sea cows" (manatees as well as dugongs) and their extinct relatives. Sirenia are the only extant herbivorous marine mammals and the only group of herbivorous mammals to have become completely aquatic.

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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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   Is a dugong a sirenian?

   • 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. The dugong is the only sirenian in its range, which spans the waters of some 40 countries and territories throughout the Indo-West Pacific.

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9. www.discoverwildlife.com › dugong-factsDugong guide: what they are, what they eat - and how long ...

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   Dugongs can live for 70 years. Jellybean49 / Getty Images. Dugongs are ocean herbivores that have inspired ancient legends. Here we take a look at the fascinating species.