Dugong – Dugong Dugon

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Dugong – Dugong Dugon

Possibly the inspiration for mariners’ tales of mermaids, dugongs are closely related to elephants.

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Type: Mammal

Diet: Herbivore

Average life span in the wild: Up to 70 years

Size: 8 to 10 ft (2.4 to 3 m)

Weight: 510 to 1,100 lbs (231 to 499 kg)

Group name: Herd

Protection status: Endangered

Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

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