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- Dugong dugon is the only extant species of the family Dugongidae, and one of only four extant species of the Sirenia order, the others forming the manatee family. It was first classified by Müller in 1776 as Trichechus dugon, a member of the manatee genus previously defined by Linnaeus.
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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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May 5, 2016 · The Dugong: the Ocean's Vacuum Cleaner | Wild Egypt. This large vegetarian mammal is a relative of the manatee and is thought to have inspired the myths behind mermaids. Subscribe: http://bit.ly...
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- Nat Geo Animals
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...
From their unique physical characteristics to their important role in marine ecosystems, you'll learn about the many fascinating facts and curiosities that make dugongs such a captivating species...
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Mar 27, 2018 · WWF-Australia plans to create one of the world’s biggest dugong sanctuaries in the Great Barrier Reef! The northern Great Barrier Reef is home to one of the largest populations of dugongs in...
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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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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.
