12K views · 136 reactions | Have you heard of a dugong? They're also known as sea cows and are a large, shy marine mammal that feed on seagrass. They are found off the coast of 48 countries between East Africa and Vanuatu in Oceania.  Find out more about dugong life and why they're at risk of dying out around Thailand: https://youtu.be/tVIUvvl_xkY | BBC World Service | Facebook

Tamil Nadu is set to establish India’s first Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora in Thanjavur district to strengthen long-term protection, as a Wildlife Institute of India survey estimates 270 dugongs along the state’s coast, confirming a stable, breeding population. Source: Supriya Sahu IAS (X) #DTNext #TamilNadu #India #Thanjavur #Dugong #Marine #Wildlife ( Wildlife Institute of India, Dugong Conservation Centre, Dugong Recovery Programme) | DTNext