Manatee vs. Dugong

Marine Life

Manatee vs. Dugong – Are They The Same?

Some people mistakenly believe that manatees and dugongs are the exact same species of animal that go by different names. Despite the similarities between manatees and dugongs, they are two different species with unique traits. Manatees and dugongs both belong to the Sirena taxonomic order. The word “siren” means mermaid in many languages, a nod […]

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