617K views · 993 reactions | The Dugong, or “Sea Cow”, is a herbivorous marine mammal that is the last representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae. This social, seagrass feeding mammal can live for over 70 years in the wild. However, for anthropogenic reasons, their population is in decline and the Dugong is threatened by extinction. #WildlifeWednesday  | Science Channel | Facebook

7.8K views · 93 reactions | Dugongs, social marine mammals, are rarely seen in large numbers due to limited seagrass. Coastal development and pollution degrade their habitat, endangering their future. Protecting seagrass is key to protecting dugongs. #Dugong #MarineLife #Seagrass #Conservation #Wildlife From: Wild Ones 3 S1 Ep3 | Real Wild | Facebook

Tamil Nadu is set to establish India’s first Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora in Thanjavur district to strengthen long-term protection, as a Wildlife Institute of India survey estimates 270 dugongs along the state’s coast, confirming a stable, breeding population. Source: Supriya Sahu IAS (X) #DTNext #TamilNadu #India #Thanjavur #Dugong #Marine #Wildlife ( Wildlife Institute of India, Dugong Conservation Centre, Dugong Recovery Programme) | DTNext