Dugong - Wikipedia
Not to be confused with Dougong or Dewgong. 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 …
Dugong | Diet, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月10日 · dugong, (Dugong dugon), marine mammal that inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, feeds on seagrasses, and is similar to the manatee.
Dugong - National Geographic
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 …
Dugong | Species | 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. For decades, the Great Barrier Reef has …
Dugong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Dugongs tend to remain solitary or in small groups, but have been seen in large numbers for breeding. They travel along shallow coasts feeding on sea grass, and can feed for up to six …
Dugong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The dugong is an aquatic mammal with thick, tough, and smooth skin. The skin color of newborn dugongs is pale cream, darkening as they age, becoming deep slate gray on the sides and …
10 Notable Facts About Dugongs - A-Z Animals
2023年9月5日 · Dugongs have captured the human imagination for centuries with their gentle nature and peculiar appearance. These gentle ocean giants may seem sluggish, but they are …
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 …
15 Fascinating Dugong Facts – Ocean Action Hub
Dive into the mysterious world of dugongs, the gentle giants of the sea that have captivated marine enthusiasts for centuries. Often called "sea cows," these unique marine mammals are …
Facts | Dugong - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory …
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 …