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Dugong: Status Report and Action Plans for Countries and ...
A dugong held in captivity died from a severe bacterial infection (Elliott et al. 1981
). A species of Cryptosporidium, a small apicomplexan protozoan inhabiting the
respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts of a wide range of vertebrates, was found ...
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Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals
The World Conservation Union (IUCN) classifies the dugong as vulnerable to
extinction at a global scale on the basis of anecdotal evidence of declines in its
abundance throughout most of its range. In recent years — there has been an ...
William F. Perrin, Bernd Wursig, J. G.M. Thewissen,
2009
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Aquatic Life of the World: Iceberg-Manatee and
dugong
Name Dugong (Dugong dugong) Status Vulnerable Distinctive features Brown or
gray streamlined body; broad, flat tail Habitat Warm, shallow coastal waters Food
Seaweed and aquatic plants Breeding Gestation period 12 months; breed ...
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Manatees and Dugongs of the World
Dugongs take much longer to become sexually mature than manatees. Finally,
competition among male dugongs for mating rights is usually more violent than
among male manatees. Physical Description A dugong has a torpedo-shaped
body ...
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Walker's Mammals of the World
Right, dugongs (Dugong dugon), female on right and male on left, photo by T.
Kataoka, Toba Aquarium, Japan. Order Proboscidea View of vertical median
section through skull of. they are now. Their comparative scarcity at the present
time ...
Shooting is generally disapproved by Islanders as there is a likelihood that a shot
dugong will simply sink and be lost.23 Hunting dugong can be hazardous.
Although the animals are placid, they are large and very strong, and some
hunters ...
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Marine Mammals: Fisheries, Tourism and Management Issues
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly
marine and is the only extant species in the Family Dugongidae. The other
members of the Order Sirenia, the three species of manatee, all use fresh water
to varying ...
Nick Gales, Mark Hindell, Roger Kirkwood,
2003
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One Thousand One Papua New Guinean Nights: Tales form 1972-1985
This sea creature was a dugong. One day, two girls went to Uranging, a point on
Duke of York Island. The two girls climbed a mango tree that was near the sea.
Later, they sat on this tree and ate mangos, throwing the peels and pits into the ...
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Endangered Wildlife and Plants of the World
(Dugong dugon) ESA: Endangered IUCN: Vulnerable Class: Mammalia Order:
Sirenia Family: Dugongidae Weight: Average 900 lb. (400 kg) Length: 10 ft. (300
cm) Diet: Aquatic vegetation Gestation period: 390-420 days Longevity: Up to 70
...
Marshall Cavendish Corporation,
2001
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Conservation of the
Dugong Along the Andaman Coast of ...
This project investigates the integration of scientific methodology with community and other locally relevant management issues using dugong research on the Andaman coast of Thailand.
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Centre allots Rs 20 crore for protecting endangered species
Dugong, popularly known as sea cow, is found on the Gujarat coast (Kutch) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They feed on sea grass and ... «IBNLive, 七月 15»
Whale, dugong and turtle populations still reeling from past fishing …
Dugong oil was used in cosmetics and for various ailments, while their hides were used as a high grade leather. "That came at a real price ... «ABC Local, 七月 15»
Kids learn art of traditional canoe-building in Naidoc Week
Canoes were integral for coastal living and were used by hunters to catch turtle and dugong as well as fish, Mr Miller said. He said "heaps of ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, 七月 15»
US ambassador reiterates commitment to controversial Okinawa air …
A dugong in Egypt. The species, a relative of the manatee, faces threats across its wide range, which includes 48 countries. Photo credit: ... «Mongabay.com, 七月 15»
Crocodile attacks tourist during rockpool dip in Western Australia
It is the first reported crocodile attack in Western Australia since a tour operator was bitten on the leg while swimming in Dugong bay, near ... «The Guardian, 七月 15»
Massive landslide in Darjeeling, Indonesian plane crash, Digital …
Some coral has been badly damaged and animal species, including dugong and large green turtles, are threatened. UNESCO will say on ... «The Indian Express, 七月 15»
Australia keeps fingers crossed UNESCO won't blacklist Great …
Some coral has been badly damaged and some animal species, including dugong and large green turtles, are threatened. UNESCO will ... «Business Insider, 六月 15»
Spectator competition: 'Well Spanked' paint (plus: here comes the …
Albumen from Dugong's new range of transparent paints is perfect for when you're quite happy with a room as it is. Choosing appropriate hues ... «Spectator.co.uk, 六月 15»
Dugongs were once on the menu for fishermen in Abu Dhabi
Findings at an archaeological site on the island of Marawah have shown the relationship between man and dugong was well established by ... «The National, 六月 15»
Mozambique rises from the ashes
Vulnerable to extinction, about 250 survive here, their only stronghold along East Africa's coast, where &Beyond supports the island's Dugong ... «Telegraph.co.uk, 六月 15»