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A Herd Of Dugongs Swim Peacefully Through Thailand Waters Amid Lockdown

30 dugongs were seen swimming together!
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18 Jul 2020, 07:00 AM

Main image via CAN + Express & Star

With people staying in their homes to help stop the spread of COVID-19, there have been more and more sightings of threatened animal species around the globe.

Previously, reports of a wolf being seen in France for the first time in over 100 years made its way around. Then, Thailand reported its largest number of leatherback turtle nests’ in 20 years.

Now, over in Thailand once again, a herd of dugongs have made their presence known.

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Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation recently released drone video footage that showed a herd of 30 dugongs coasting peacefully off Lisbong island in Trang province.

As the beaches are no empty thanks to the country’s lockdown, the threatened sea mammal species were seen in shallow waters while they fed on sea grass and occasionally surfaced to breathe.

Other marine animals have also been spotted by naturalists and are reportedly taking advantage of the lack of tourists that has left the coastal regions undisturbed.

Due to human intrusion and marine pollution, dugong sightings have been rare in Southern Thailand in recent years.

“It’s quite unusual,” said marine scientist Thon Thamrongnawasawat. “This mammal is very sensitive to boats and people. When the boats are gone, they gather and come close to shore.”

a herd of dugongs swim peacefully through thailand waters amid lockdownImage via Express & Star

Closely related to the manatee, these slow-moving sea creatures have been classified as a vulnerable species.

Thailand has listed its dugong population at around 250.

It’s amazing to see these magnificent sea mammals out and about once again!

Be sure to keep playing your part in fighting the spread of COVID-19 by staying safe at home and by doing so, you’ll also be letting nature take a turn to thrive!

Stay updated with the latest COVID-19 news here: https://en.syok.my/covid-19

Info via The Star

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