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

What a day! A very big HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY to our very lovable and always entertaining, Pig the Dugong! From an extravagant birthday cake (made of lettuce, of course!), to birthday toys, back scratches, belly rubs and MORE lettuce - Pig has definitely kicked off his birthday weekend in the best possible way! Check out some of the fun we had below. Want to come and celebrate with Pig this weekend? Get 19% off your Sea Life Sydney ticket with the code PIGBDAY until Sunday 26th November. #JollyGood

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🦷 Happy World Oral Health Day from Pig the Dugong! 🥰 Did you know that male dugongs grow tusks as they age? Teeth: Dugongs have peg-like teeth that are adapted for grinding rather than cutting or tearing, as they are herbivores. Tusks: The first upper incisor teeth in both males and females develop into tusks, which are used as cutting instruments for foraging. Function of Tusks: Dugong tusks are large, elongated upper incisor teeth that are most clearly visible in adult males and can be used

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