Saturday, June 4, 2011

Dugong - State Animal of Andaman & Nicobar Islands

It is the state animal of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Also known as sea cows. It is a marine mammal found in shallow waters and feeds on sea grasses. They surface only to breath. Gestation period is 13 months and lay single calf at three to seven years intervals.

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