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DugongDugong dugon 
HabitatThe dugong is found along the indian ocean coast of northern australia.
DescriptionThe dugong when fully grown is about 3 m. long and weighs about 295 kg. It has a whale like body with greyish skin. This graceful sea mammal feeds on sea grass, mainly at night. Dugongs tend to live and migrate in groups. It has a notched tail and bristly upper lip. The male has two small tusks because they are a distant relative of the elephant.
Threats ToNumber depletion due to being killed for their meat, oil and hide in the early 1900's. |
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