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
Mar 20, 2025 · 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 | 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 enjoyed World Heritage Status and been synonymous with diving, tourism and with Australia.
17 Delightful Dugong Facts - Fact Animal
The dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal sometimes referred to as a ‘sea cow’, and one of four living species that belongs to the order Sirenia. They graze on underwater grasses and have an adorable, plump appearance, with a dolphin tail, round head and downward snout.
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 …
Dugong | National Geographic
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...
Dugong | Seagrass-Watch
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 …
Dugong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The dugong is a gray/brown marine mammal with a torpedo-shaped body. They are considerably more streamlined in appearance than their rather rotund relative, the manatee. Dugongs also differ from their manatee cousins in the shape of their tails.
Dugong Animal Facts - Dugong Dugon - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Dugongs are large, elongated animals with a down-turned snout and thick brown or gray skin. The technical term for the body shape is fusiform. This means their bodies are …
Fact File: Dugong (Dugong dugon) - Australian Geographic
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.