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COMMON NAME: DUGONG
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dugon dugon

LENTGH: 3m
ORDER: Sirenia
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Dugongs are most commonly found in small groups but may be in large herds of 100+ individuals
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They have 2 nostrils at the top of snout to facilitate easy breathing
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Dugongs are generally shy and reclusive
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The Arabian Gulf is home to the world’s second largest population of Dugongs
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