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A Dugong's Unlikely Companions

A dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions: one is welcome, the other is not.

Aired 01/25/2023

Nature

A Dugong's Unlikely Companions

Clip: Season 41 Episode 6 | 2m 27sVideo has Closed Captions

A dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions: one is welcome, the other is not.

A dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions, streamlined remoras and striped golden jacks. The golden jacks grab small shrimps that the dugong stirs up and don’t bother the creature. The remoras, on the other hand, are irritating.

Aired 01/25/2023

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