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     What in the World is a Dugong? | National Geographic

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     Dugong discovery: Large population found off Qatar

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     The Dugongs of the Great Barrier Reef | Great Barrier Reef

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2. www.youtube.com › watchWhat in the World is a Dugong? | National Geographic - YouTube

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   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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3. marinemammalscience.org › facts › dugong-dugonDugong dugon - Society for Marine Mammalogy

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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.

4. www.youtube.com › watchDISCOVER the SECRET LIFE of Dugongs! - YouTube

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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...

5. www.youtube.com › watchThe Dugongs of the Great Barrier Reef - YouTube

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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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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 ...

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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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   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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   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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   Where 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. What is the average litter size for a Dugong? The average litter size for a Dugong is 1. What is an interesting fact about Dugongs? Dugongs are closely related to the Manatee!

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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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   Is a dugong a vulnerable species?

   • For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources has classified the dugong as a vulnerable species since 1982. Dugongs are the only living members of the family Dugongidae. Dugongidae and the family Trichechidae (manatees) constitute the mammalian order Sirenia.

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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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9. www.worldwildlife.org › species › dugongDugong | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

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   Dugong dugon. Weight. over 800 pounds. Length. nearly 10 feet. Habitats. Oceans. Dugongs are cousins of manatees and share a similar plump appearance, but have a dolphin fluke-like tail. And unlike manatees, which use freshwater areas, the dugong is strictly a marine mammal.