For starters, dugong tails are distinctly different from their cousins. While manatee tails are paddle-like, dugongs have tails that are more fluted, making them look more like a whale or dolphin.

Beyond Dubai's glamour, the UAE holds lesser-known treasures. Al Rafisah Dam offers serene views. The Ghost Village of Al ...

It includes species of flying birds, whales, fishes (mostly sharks), penguins, polar bears, seals, dugongs, manatees and turtles. They were tracked between 1985 and 2018, throughout the world's ...

Brave rescuers risk their own safety to free animals like humpback whales that become entangled in ropes and other fishing ...

Discover Africa’s lesser-known island chains — from Mozambique’s Quirimbas to Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagós and the rest of the ...

To understand why dugongs are referred to as ‘sea cows’, it’s essential to recognize their place in the animal kingdom. Dugongs belong to the order Sirenia, which also includes manatees. Despite their ...

The dugong, often dubbed the “sea cow,” is a marine mammal that has roamed the warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia for millions of years. It is closely related to the manatee, with both ...

Manatees popped up at a boat marina in Murrells Inlet, SC. The marina manager said it is not the first time boaters spotted ...

It’s somewhat surreal to see the state fighting to make manatees’ survival less certain — especially after a decade that has ...

In a heartening moment for Florida's wildlife community, a young manatee named "Churro" was released back into the wild at Blue Spring State Park.