Dugong: Relative of mammal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China

Dugong: Relative of mammal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in ChinaDugong: Relative of mammal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China External link

Researchers have declared a mammal related to the manatee - said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids and sirens - extinct in China. Only three people surveyed from coastal communities in China reported seeing the dugong in the past five years.

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