The dugong is a medium-sized marine mammal. It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees. It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century. The dugong is the only strictly herbivorous marine mammal.
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Dugong day aims to spread awareness about importance of dugongs, threats to their existence and the need of conserving them.
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Dugong day aims to spread awareness about importance of dugongs, threats to their existence and the need of conserving them.
