Sri Lanka has pledged its support for the long-term survival of the dugong and the protection of the sea mammal’s habitat. The agreement, which comes under the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Convention of Migratory Species (CMS), was signed in Abu Dhabi recently. The dugong (Dugong dugon), also known as the ‘sea cow,’ is a large marine mammal that feeds almost exclusively on sea grass. It has a significant ecological role in coastal ecosystems. Dugongs are considered “vulnerable to extinction”. The mammal can live up to 70 years, but is slow to mature and breed. The female will bear just one calf after a 14-month pregnancy.
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