Reproduction:

A female dugong gives birth to one calf every five years, she starts reproducing when she gets to 9 to 10 years of age. They are born in shallow waters, so that the calf can easily take its first breath. When it is born its a light brown colour is a meter in length and weighs 20kg, they feed on the mothers milk. A calf will stay with its mother for two years.Warm water is preferred for breeding.