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coral

Dugongs:

are sometimes called 'sea cows' because they graze on sea grass;
give birth to one calf every 3 to 7 years and the calves drink milk;
grow to 3m long and can weigh 300kg and they can live for 70 years;
breathe air through nostrils near the top of their heads.

Further information about the dugongs can be found at these sites:

Dept of Environment and Heritage - Fact sheets - Dugongs
Melbourne Zoo - Dugong
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - Facts about Dugongs

Threats which affect this animal in this Menagerie™ ADD-ON Habitat are:

Pollution - including oil spills, chemicals, sewage, soil washing into water, rubbish (eg. plastic bags, fishing lines and nets), may kill animals or their food supply.

This animal lives in these habitats:

Coral Reef

If you know of any links for any of the above habitat or animals please let us know so we can add them.

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