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  2. Dugong - Wikipedia

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    The dugong (/ ˈ d (j) uː ɡ ɒ ŋ /; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal.It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees.It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century.

  3. Sirenia - Wikipedia

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    Manatee rehabilitation for diseases like cold stress syndrome is possible through the support of veterinary staff, zookeepers, researchers, and volunteers in the field. The number of manatees needing intervention is likely to rise as the number of warm water habitats decrease due to declining spring discharges and retirement of power plants. [98]

  4. Marine mammal - Wikipedia

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    A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) A leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx). Marine mammals are mammals that rely on marine (saltwater) ecosystems for their existence. They include animals such as cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses), sirenians (manatees and dugongs), sea otters and polar bears.

  5. Florida manatees expected to remain below endangered criteria ...

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    In response to a record number of manatee deaths, biologists launched a supplemental feeding program along the Indian River Lagoon in 2021 to support the species during the winter months.

  6. List of mammals of South America - Wikipedia

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    West Indian manatee Sirenia is an order of fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals that inhabit rivers, estuaries, coastal marine waters, swamps, and marine wetlands. All four species are endangered.

  7. Find out which of these must-see aquariums in the US are ...

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    You might come to discover the animals that call the different bodies of water their home, like the majestical Florida Manatee, the nocturnal zebra sharks or the fascinating Humboldt Penguins, but ...

  8. List of mammals of Florida - Wikipedia

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    West Indian manatee. Trichechus manatus latirostris is one of the two subspecies of the West Indian manatee. This herbivorous aquatic mammal lives in rivers, springs and shallow coastal waters. It was designated the state marine mammal in 1975 [229] and is protected by federal and state laws. Threatened by habitat loss, entanglements in fishing ...

  9. Florida Manatee Rebound Continues, But It's Not All Good News

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    There were 547 manatee deaths reported in Florida between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 20, well below the year-to-date average of 716 over the past five years, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...