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MANATEE
DUGONG

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Dugong and Mantees belong in the Sirena family.

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They are the only mammals to feed on grasses and plants in shallow waters. 

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Sea Grasses are much less than terristial grasses.

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The four living species are all found in warm waters of tropical and subtropical regions.

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The dugong is restricted to the sea waters only.

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The Amazonian Manatee is found only in freshwater of Amazon River.

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There are five species of manatees.

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They are Amazonian, Caribbean, West African, and West Indian manatee.

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There is one species of dugong.

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They are found only in Australia.