The Dugong, or “Sea Cow”, is a herbivorous marine mammal that is the last representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae. This social, seagrass feeding mammal can live for over 70 years in the wild. However, for anthropogenic reasons, their population is in decline and the Dugong is threatened by extinction. #WildlifeWednesday 🌏 | Science Channel

Fart like no one is watching 💨 How’s this for a truly relaxed dugong?� Dugongs are found on the Great Barrier Reef, but they especially love calm coastal habitats where seagrass can be. And just a reminder, this dugong really did think no one was watching. Drones are required to stay at least 100 m away from marine mammals (including whales and dolphins). This footage was filmed under a research permit because it’s important stuff that researchers like those from @TropWater and @jamescookuniver

Tamil Nadu is set to establish India’s first Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora in Thanjavur district to strengthen long-term protection, as a Wildlife Institute of India survey estimates 270 dugongs along the state’s coast, confirming a stable, breeding population. Source: Supriya Sahu IAS (X) #DTNext #TamilNadu #India #Thanjavur #Dugong #Marine #Wildlife ( Wildlife Institute of India, Dugong Conservation Centre, Dugong Recovery Programme) | DTNext