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- They’re found in the southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and parts of South America.
Dugongs are large marine mammals often called sea cows due to their herbivorous diet and slow, gentle nature. They are related to both manatees and—surprisingly—elephants. They live in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia, grazing on underwater grasses as their main food source.
The dugong is a medium-sized marine mammal and the only herbivorous marine mammal, found in the coastal waters of approximately 40 countries across the Indo-West Pacific region. These creatures are highly dependent on seagrass for sustenance, thus confining their...
Manatees are aquatic mammals that live in freshwater rivers and coastal waters of West Africa, the Caribbean, South America and the southern United States (Florida) 1. where Dugongs are found from East Africa across to the Solomon Islands, in the waters of more than 40 countries.
6 days ago · Dugong, marine mammal that inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, feeds on seagrasses, and is similar to the American manatee.
Dugongs are found in warm coastal waters from the western Pacific Ocean to the eastern coast of Africa, [22] along an estimated 140,000 kilometres (87,000 mi) of coastline [31] between 26° and 27° to the north and south of the equator. [13]
Feb 27, 2024 · Imagine the most idyllic, warm coastal waters you can—crystal clear, shallow, and bathed in sunlight. That’s the dream home for Dugongs. They’re found in a band around the warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean up to the Philippines. These areas provide the calm, shallow ...
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