Rare Dugong carcass found on Mannar coast

The Department of Wildlife Conservation has reported that the carcass of a rare marine mammal, the dugong (Dugong dugon), was found washed ashore at Pesalai beach on the Mannar coastline on November 30. The 8-foot-2-inch male dugong was initially observed by local fishermen and navy personnel before being examined by wildlife officials. Upon inspection, the officials noted injuries on the dugong’s underside, including an 11 cm wound near the belly and a 6 cm wound on the right side. The department confirmed that these injuries were caused by a sharp object rather than entanglement in fishing nets. The dugong had…

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