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

Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is home to one of the largest dugong populations in the world? Sadly, these beautiful and rare marine mammals need your help. Dugongs that call the Great Barrier Reef home are at risk from being entangled and killed by huge gill nets. Will you help us create a #NetFreeNorth and a safe haven for dugongs? | WWF-Australia

2.7K views · 100 reactions | The sea cows or Dugongs face the risk of extinction. The coast of Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh two centuries ago had plenty of them. But now, they have gone extinct in these areas. Last month, the species was declared extinct in China. To protect it, India is getting its first ‘Dugong Conservation Reserve’ in Tamil Nadu. Watch to know more #NewsMo #seacows #dugong #extinction | India Today | Facebook