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Dugongs are primarily hunted for their meat, which is considered a delicacy in some cultures, as well as for their oil, which is used in traditional medicine and for cooking. Additionally, their bones and skin may be utilized in various crafts and tools. Overhunting, along with habitat loss, poses significant threats to their populations, leading to conservation efforts to protect these marine mammals.
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How do they kill dugongs?
dugongs are getting kiled from boats running over them and they are getting hunted
Why do dugongs get poached?
They are hunted for their fleash and blubber and to make oil
What year did dugongs become endangered?
The dugong, which is in the same order as the manatee, was hunted to extinction in 1767. It had been discovered in 1731.
Do dugongs have backbones?
Yes. Dugongs are vertebrates.
What type of habitat do dugongs live in?
Dugongs live in estuaries.
How do scientists monitor the population of dugongs?
Dugongs are tagged with tracking devices, this is done for that scientists can monitor their population and keep tract of the dugongs
Is there an organization helping to save the Dugongs?
There is an organisation that is called Dugongs Reach-out.
What eat dugongs?
Nothing eats dugongs, but dugongs eat seagrasses tiger sharks are natural enemies of dugongs so they can get killed by them.
What are dugongs muzzle used for?
A dugongs muzzle is used to help it find its food. Dugongs eat seagrass and the muzzle digs furrows in the seafloor to uproot the seagrass.
How do dugongs eat?
dugongs eat LIKE A HOOVER! HA HA HA HA
Are people trying to save the dugongs?
yes dugongs are being saved but need help
Are dugongs Australian?
Yes. Dugongs are native to many parts of the world, including Australian waters.
