Dugong - Wikipedia
WebThe 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.
Dugong | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WebDugongs are cousins of manatees and share a similar plump appearance, but have a dolphin fluke-like tail. And unlike manatees, which use freshwater areas, the dugong is strictly a marine mammal. Commonly known as "sea cows," dugongs graze peacefully on sea grasses in shallow coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans.
Dugong | Diet, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 24, 2024 · 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.
Dugong | National Geographic
WebDugong. 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 ...
The Dugong, a Huggable, Seagrass-Loving Sea Cow, Has a New …
WebTo see a dugong is to want to hug a dugong, with its round body, gently curved flippers and gigantic smiling face. Along with their manatee cousins, these marine mammals have earned the...
Dugong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WebThe dugong ( Dugong dugon) 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.
Dugong | Oceana
WebThe dugong, like all sea cows, is herbivorous. It primarily grazes on sea grasses and therefore spends most of its time in sea grass beds. Unlike the closely related manatees, the dugong never enters freshwater and is therefore the …
Dugongs: Threats, Conservation, and Interesting Facts | IFAW
WebDugongs 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.
Facts | Dugong - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory …
WebThe dugong ( Dugong dugon) is the only living member of the Family Dugongidae. 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.
Dugong: Animal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China - BBC
WebAug 23, 2022 · Patrick Louisy. Dugongs use sensitive bristles on the end of their snout to feed on seagrass. Sadly, its habitat close to shore in China left it vulnerable to hunters in the 20th Century who...
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