It defends itself by using its sharp eyesight for spotting friends and foes, and by flying away high into the air. Dugongs Dugongs are interesting animals of the ocean. First, their foods are seaweed and sea grass. Their habitats are sea beds of shallow, salty regions of warm oceans. You will find them in the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Pacific coast of Australia.
Dugongs adapt very well and have some fascinating facts about themselves as well.
Their down turned mouth and muscular lips make it easy to browse for bottom growing plants. It can hold its breath for up to two minutes and then come up for a breath of air. Dugongs grow up to ten feet long. They are solitary animals which means they prefer to be alone. The crescent shaped tail flute is an interesting sight to see.