The dugong is a large marine mammal, and the closest modern relative to the sea cow, which was hunted to extinction in the 18th century. It has been poached for thousands of years for its meat, oil and skeleton.
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Top 10 most endangered animal species in the world
The number of animal species in the globe is decreasing every day. Some are on the verge of extinction. Here are the top 10 most endangered animal species in the world.