dugongs in English
noun
1
an aquatic mammal found on the coasts of the Indian Ocean from eastern Africa to northern Australia. It is distinguished from the manatees by its forked tail.
Genetic evidence suggests that the elephant's closest relatives in evolutionary terms are manatees and dugongs , herbivorous sea cows that live full-time in the water.
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1. The 355 dead marine animals included 11 dugongs, 180 sea turtles, and 164 dolphins and whales.
2. Ecotourists travel from around the globe to swim alongside gentle but playful dugongs at Epi Island.
3. Dugongs are herbivorous marine mammals that can grow to 11 feet [3.4 m] in length and weigh over 900 pounds [400 kg].