The sea-cow is a mammal found in the sea. It is herbivorous and feeds on the sea weeds and plants. There are four species of the sea-cow. One is the Dugong and the other three are called Manatees. The first one has a notched tail while the Manatees have round, paddle shaped tails.
The Dugong species are generally found in the Indian Ocean and Northern coasts of Australia. They grow to about 9 feet in length.
The Manatees are found in North America, South America and West Africa. They grow to about 15 feet in length and weigh about 500 pounds.
The sea-cow's face resembles a man and so people sometimes mistake them for 'mermaids'. Their front limbs are flipper shaped. Like all mammals they give birth to young ones and suckle them. They breathe with the help of lungs. They live in herds and are slow moving animals.
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