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The Persian Gulf has the second-largest dugong population in the world, inhabiting most of the southern coast, [13] and the current population is believed to range from 5,800 to 7,300. [37]
Jan 13, 2023 · In the case of New Caledonia’s dugongs, a geographically and genetically isolated subpopulation, the assessment found that the number of mature dugongs is now estimated to be between 149–896 individuals, based on aerial surveys conducted from 2003 to 2012.
Feb 6, 2020 · Sharjah: UAE is the second country in the world having the largest population of dugong, say experts gathering ed at the 21st Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabian Biodiversity...
Australia hosts the largest number of Dugongs, with the Reef providing an important feeding ground. Intelligence. The Dugong’s brain only makes up 0.1% of its bodyweight—300 grams of 400kg! Despite this, Dugongs have good memories and are able to remember specific feeding areas and return to them after travelling away. Dugong facts. 1.
The dugong is the only marine herbivorous mammal, depending largely on seagrass for food. The dugong’s range extends to over 40 countries from East Africa to the Pacific. Australia is home to the largest remaining population of dugongs. The biological characteristics of dugongs make them highly vulnerable to threats.
Grazing day and night on the aquatic version of lawn, this ocean dweller is a true mixture of all things great and small, and Australia is lucky enough to host the largest number of dugongs in the world. Tipping the scales at an impressive 400kg, the dugong is a cousin of the manatee.
Mar 30, 2021 · Qatar’s waters are home to one of the largest herds of dugongs, with numbers of the shy and lovable marine mammal now reaching 840, marking the largest gathering of these aquatic animals in Qatar in three decades.
