Dugong - Wikipedia The dugong ( ˈd (j) uːɡɒŋ ; 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 | Diet, Size, Habitat, Facts | Britannica 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 | WWF | World Wildlife Fund Commonly known as "sea cows," dugongs graze peacefully on sea grasses in shallow coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans Dugongs have become an important tourist attraction Tourists can swim with them or observe them from boats
Dugong | Seagrass-Watch The Dugong are marine mammals, that graze on seagrass Dugongs are globally classed as “Vulnerable to Extinction” by IUCN Red List
12 Fascinating Dugong Facts: Secrets of the Ocean’s Gentle Giant These gentle sea cows are the only exclusively marine mammals that survive entirely on underwater vegetation Unlike whales or dolphins, dugongs don’t hunt Instead, they graze seagrass beds with the same patience and purpose as cattle grazing on land
Dugong (Dugong dugon) - Ocean Info Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are a protected species of large marine mammals that resemble manatees Dugongs belong to the order Sirenia of placental mammals They have robust, torpedo-shaped bodies covered in tough, wrinkled, and sparsely-haired skin
Dugongs: Threats, Conservation, and Interesting Facts | IFAW 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
Facts | Dugong 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
Dugong - Oceana While the closely related manatee frequents freshwater, the dugong is exclusively found along Indo-Pacific coastlines, roaming the warm waters in search of its next meal