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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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May 5, 2016 · This large vegetarian mammal is a relative of the manatee and is thought to have inspired the myths behind mermaids. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSub...
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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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Mar 27, 2018 · Help us create the biggest dugong sanctuaries in the world: https://donate.wwf.org.au/campaigns/netfreenorth/ WWF-Australia plans to create one of the world’...
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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...
Every wonder what is a dugong? This video from National Geographic answers many of your questions. It even highlights the population and conservation efforts in Abu Dhabi, UAE – home to the Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project Management office. It also features many of our friends at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.
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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 ...
