A fossil reveals how a now-extinct species of dugong was swimming in the sea about 15 million years ago when it was preyed upon by a crocodile and a tiger shark. ... non-serrated teeth.

She used 14 different museum collections, taking DNA samples from the bones or teeth of 162 dugongs. The oldest specimen she used dates back to 1827. Stephanie took samples from 62 specimens from the ...

In fact, this is the oldest predator–prey interaction between tiger sharks and dugongs known to date, including multiple teeth marks leading the experts to believe they didn’t just bite the ...

The dugong is a vulnerable animal still occasionally seen in other parts of the world . ... In the 20th century, dugongs were hunted for their meat, oil, bones, skin, and teeth, ...

If you want to see a dugong in the wild, you'll need to know how to distinguish them from manatees. The good news is that this is very easy, because despite looking similar, there are some key ...

The fossil of an extremely unlucky dugong has been uncovered. The old sea cow had a pretty bad day about 20 million years ago when it was eaten by both a crocodile and a shark.

The 2019 death of an infant dugong put Thailand’s picturesque Koh Libong, an island in the Andaman Sea, under the international spotlight. Around 70% of Thailand’s dugongs can be found in Koh ...

A dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions, streamlined remoras and striped golden jacks. The golden jacks grab small shrimps that the dugong stirs up and don’t bother the creature.

On the brink: The Endangered Species Act 07:57. The dugong, also known as a "sea cow," is extinct in China, scientists say. Researchers from Zoological Society of London and the Chinese Academy of ...