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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.
May 14, 2021 · Foraging strategies of dugongs in tropical areas are not yet well understood, and that is particularly true for grazing of fast-growing pioneer seagrass meadows in the intertidal zones. In this study, we investigated the driving factors affecting the number of grazing tracks in intertidal seagrass meadows caused by small herds of dugongs in Balikpapan Bay, Indonesia. We investigated seven ...
- Anugrah A. Budiarsa, Anugrah A. Budiarsa, H. H. De Iongh, Wawan Kustiawan, Peter M. van Bodegom
- 2021
Nov 29, 2022 · By tarikregad November 29, 2022 May 19, 2023. Dugongs, scientifically known as the Dugong dugon, are an ancient species of marine mammals found throughout the waters of the Indo-Pacific region. They are closely related to manatees and are often referred to as ‘sea cows’ due to their grazing habits. Despite being a largely mysterious species ...
The Dugong (Dugong dugon), or sea cows, are marine mammals which can grow to about three metres in length and weigh as much as 400 kilograms. 1. The name sea cow refers to the fact that they graze on seagrass. As dugongs feed, whole plants are excavated and telltale grazing trails are left behind. Dugong are more closely related to elephants ...
Since dugongs are herbivores, their diet consists exclusively of seagrass. They are often referred to as “sea cows” because of their grazing habit below the waves. Dugongs live in very shallow, temperate water where seagrass flourishes, and they need to eat plenty of it to stay healthy. These animals tend to graze 24 hours a day, ferreting ...
Dugongs graze on underwater grasses day and night, rooting for them with their bristled, sensitive snouts and chomping them with their rough lips. These mammals can stay underwater for six minutes ...
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Diet. Herbivore, feeding exclusively on seagrasses. Average lifespan. Up to 70 years in the wild. Size. 3 metres. The dugong is one of the ocean’s most interesting inhabitants. More closely related to the elephant than the dolphin or whale, this gentle seagrass-munching mammal is often given the name ‘sea cow’ and rightly so. Grazing day ...
