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Dugong is declared extinct in China after scientists report no verified sightings of the large marine mammal since 2000.

The dugong is declared extinct in China after scientists report no verified sightings of the large marine mammal since 2000. However, dugongs still exist in the wild in parts of Southeast Asia and Australasia.

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HealthDugong is declared extinct in China after scientists report no verified sightings of the large marine mammal since 2000.

The dugong is declared extinct in China after scientists report no verified sightings of the large marine mammal since 2000. However, dugongs still exist in the wild in parts of Southeast Asia and Australasia.

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