Thai princess names orphan sea cow ‘sea prince’

7 Jul 2019

Thai princess names orphan sea cow ‘sea prince’

Thai princess names orphan sea cow ‘sea prince’On 2nd July, an orphan (parent-less) baby dugong (also known as a sea cow) was found stuck on a southern Thai beach.

On 6th July, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) said that he has been named Jamil, meaning a “handsome prince of the sea” by the Thai princesses, Princess Sirivannavari.

The princess has also set up teams to help in the protection of rare marine (sea) animals.
 	Jamil was found with scratches on his back and is now being taken care of at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre.

Last month, another baby dugong, now called ‘Mariam’ was also found in a similar condition in Thailand.

Mariam has become famous on social media for her cuddly and friendly nature.

Mariam has increased interest in ocean conservation among the public.
 	Soon, you can see live her on the internet via facebook livestream.

Princess Sirivannavari has put both Mariam and Jamil under her protection.

Dugongs have been classified as an endangered species and so they are under protection.

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