Dugong dugon(sea cow) digging sea grass

Dugong dugon(sea cow) digging sea grass Dugong dugon is a medium-sized marine mammal. It 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, The dugong is the only strictly marine herbivorous mammal, as all species of manatee use fresh water to some degree. Dugongs are long lived, and the oldest recorded specimen reached age 73. Dugongs, along with other sirenians, are referred to as “sea cows“ because their diet consists mainly of sea-grass.
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