What is a dugong?
Q: What is a dugong?
A: The dugong (Dugong dugon) is a large mammal that lives its whole life in the sea. They are sometimes called "sea cows" as they eat large amounts of sea grass.
Q: Where do dugongs live?
A: Dugongs live in warm, shallow areas where the sea grass grows. This area includes the north coast of Australia, and in other countries in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
Q: How big can a dugong grow to be?
A: The dugong can grow to about 3 m (10 ft) long and weigh as much as 400 kg (882 lb).
Q: What is a baby dugong called?
A: A baby dugong is called a calf. It drinks milk from its mother until about two years old.
Q: How long does it take for a dugong to reach adult size?
A: A dugong reaches its adult size between the ages of 9 and 17 years.
Q: How long can a Dugong live for?
A: The Dugong can live for up to 70 years of age.
Q: What animals attack Dugongs?
A: Because of their size, the only other species to attack Dugongs are sharks, Saltwater Crocodiles and Killer Whales.
