While dugongs may be under threat in many parts of the world, Australia is in a unique position to keep populations at a healthy level, says a new report. According to the report, prepared for the ...

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is petitioning for a dugong emoji to stoke interest in dugong conservation and celebrate Pig the dugong's 21st ... Pig became the only dugong in human care in Australia.

A dugong, also known as a sea cow, appeared several times in an “unusual” spot, prompting warnings from officials in Australia. The marine creature was spotted several times in the Tweed River ...

Australia Friday vowed to investigate claims that turtles and the threatened dugong are being killed to feed an illegal meat trade after images of an animal being butchered alive sparked new concerns.

Dugongs can live for up to 70 years and may weigh up to 300kg. Folklore has it that lonely sailors mistook dugongs for mermaids, giving rise to their order name – Sirenia. Dugong Deaths. In 2011, ...

Australia, on the other hand, is sparsely populated, particularly in the northern half, where dugongs live, and also has a unique geomorphology, explained Professor Marsh.