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Dugong: Characteristics and Conservation is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The dugong, a large marine mammal and only living representative of its family, is endangered due to threats from human activities such as polluted coastal runoff, boat traffic, fishing nets, and coastal development that is destroying their sea grass bed habitat where they graze. Dugongs live primarily in the sea between Australia and are threatened due to hunting for meat and trophies as well as loss of their seaweed habitat.
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