The name ‘sea cows’ comes from the fact that Dugongs love to feast on seagrass. Dugongs have powerful downturned, bristled, sensitive snouts which allows them to feed in the seagrass, kind of like a vacuum cleaner. When seagrass is scarce they may eat algae and sometimes even invertebrate...
The life average expectancy of a female killer whale is between 46 and 50 years and that of a male killer whale is between 30 and 38 years. Also, the mortality rate of a calf within the first six months is very high. Appearance Killer whales have dark backs and white sides and chests....
Dugong Click on the photo to find out more about this animal. Scientific name:Dugong dugon Type of animal: Mammal, member of the order Sirenia Conservation status:Vulnerable The dugong is a marine mammal which, together with the three species ofmanatee, is a member of the order Sirenia. It...
Recently one of the species of basking shark was caught in the Bay of Fundy which measured 40.3 ft in length and weighed about 20 tons. They are found in coastal region of North America, east coast of the USA, Canada, and Gulf and on the entire coastal region of Europe. It is also ...
Palaeophis This snake was as long as a school bus! Paleoparadoxia Scientists were able to determine that Paleoparadoxia was exclusively aquatic by comparing the rib cages of fossils to modern species of mammals like dugongs and polar bears. Palm Rat Domesticated house rats were bred in England...
They are supposed to be the biggest of all the different kinds of manatees and dugongs. I have seen them in the Atlanta Aquarium, where they get taken sometimes if they have been injured and cannot live in the wild anymore. But I've heard that around the everglades in Florida there ...
With its crystal-clear waters and colorful coral reefs, Bunaken Island is a diver's dream. Dive into the depths of the ocean and discover a mesmerizing world filled with an abundance of marine species, including turtles, dolphins, and even the elusive dugong. Whether you're a beginner or ...
I spent two nights there. Beautiful bay with lots of fishes, turtles and a dugong. Food is good, rooms are nice. Bad experience with the reception. They gave me a room facing a wall. After my complain they offered a room facing the restaurant. Only when I was still not happy I got...
There are approximately 2,270 sea animals covered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Get to know 20 of the most fascinating ones—plus how you can help them.
Dugong African Clawed Frog Birman Cat Caracal Groups The eagles have been classified into different types of groups. Here are the 4 groups. Fish Eagles-These Sea eagles or fish Eagles’ diets is mainly based on marine creatures which largely include either fish or carrions. ...