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Dugongs and manatees are the original mermaids - but do you know the difference between a manatee and a dugong? Dugongs and manatees are also known as sea co...
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- Animal Fact Files
The Dugong (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...
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- Australia | OzyMike
Australia is fortunate to have the largest Dugong population in the world. Ben Cropp meets with scientists and experts from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Par...
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- Real Wild
Oct 11, 2024 · Dive into the enchanting world of the Dugong, the vegetarian mermaid of the Indian Ocean! In this captivating video, we explore the life and habitat of these...
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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- Nat Geo Animals
Aug 21, 2024 · What is a Dugong? Dugongs are part of the animal order Sirenia. Their scientific name is the ‘Dugong Dugon.’ The Sirenian family is made up of 4 large aquatic mammals – 3 species of manatees and 1 Dugong. The family was first classified in 1776!! There was a 5th species (another Dugong species) that was originally the largest of this family.
Oct 21, 2022 · Dugongs are the ocean's only herbivorous mammal and closely related to manatees, although they are more skittish in nature and avoid human contact.
