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1. www.fws.gov › species › dugongs-dugongDugongs (Dugong) | Map | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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   Coastal Barrier Resources System Property Documentation. One of the easiest ways that anyone can support bird habitat conservation is by buying duck stamps. Tour routes of great scenic drives on National Wildlife Refuges. Search for volunteer opportunities around the country. Dugongs ( Dugong) Species.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DugongDugong - Wikipedia

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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.ifaw.org › animals › dugongsDugongs: Threats, Conservation, and Interesting Facts | IFAW

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   Unfortunately, dugongs are listed as vulnerable or endangered in many parts of their range due to various threats, including habitat loss, pollution, entanglement in fishing nets, and boat strikes. Dugongs hold cultural significance for many indigenous communities in regions where they are found. For some Aboriginal Australians, hunting dugongs ...

5. 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 ...

6. trek.zone › en › united-statesDugong - Wildlife in the United States - Trek Zone

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   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...

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   These enormous vegetarians can be found in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Dugongs are related to manatees and are similar in ...

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   Where do dugongs live?

   • The largest population of dugongs live off the coast of Australia, in the warm Indian Ocean. Dugongs also can be found off the western coast of Madagascar, along the east coast of Africa, in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, around the Indian subcontinent, and in the western Pacific from southern Japan to northern Australia.

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   How many Dugongs are there?

   • There are still approximately 100,000 dugongs living in the waters of around 40 countries. But because they have such a broad range, different populations of dugongs are more critically threatened than others.

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   How big is a dugong?

   • When it comes to size, Dugongs are the ocean’s answer to a mid-sized SUV. They can stretch up to about 3 meters (that’s nearly 10 feet for the metrically challenged) and tip the scales at a hefty 600 kilograms (over 1300 pounds). Basically, if a Dugong were to crash your pool party, it’d definitely make a splash.

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   Are there dugongs in Palau?

   • A small isolated population persists in the remote Pacific archipelago of Palau. 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). 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).

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   Are dugongs endangered?

   • Dugongs also provide a food source for predators like sharks and killer whales, contributing to the stability of the marine food web. Unfortunately, dugongs are listed as vulnerable or endangered in many parts of their range due to various threats, including habitat loss, pollution, entanglement in fishing nets, and boat strikes.

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   Are dugongs extinct?

   • Dugongs are part of the Sirenia order of placental mammals which comprises modern "sea cows" (manatees as well as dugongs) and their extinct relatives. Sirenia are the only extant herbivorous marine mammals and the only group of herbivorous mammals to have become completely aquatic.

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9. wildestofficial.com › wildlife › dugongGet To Know The Dugong | Wildest

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   Feb 27, 2024 · When it comes to size, Dugongs are the ocean’s answer to a mid-sized SUV. They can stretch up to about 3 meters (that’s nearly 10 feet for the metrically challenged) and tip the scales at a hefty 600 kilograms (over 1300 pounds). Basically, if a Dugong were to crash your pool party, it’d definitely make a splash.