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

Have you heard of a dugong? They're also known as sea cows and are a large, shy marine mammal that feed on seagrass. They are found off the coast of 48 countries between East Africa and Vanuatu in Oceania. 🎧 Find out more about dugong life and why they're at risk of dying out around Thailand: https://youtu.be/tVIUvvl_xkY | BBC World Service

This is a dugong 🤍 Gentle sea giants that can weigh up to 800 pounds, they are commonly called “sea-cows.” 🐮 Unfortunately, this species is threatened by sea grass habitat loss, which makes up most of their diet. 📹: dive_with_german_girl #seacow #conservation #diving #relaxing #satisfying | Animal Planet