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Anonymous (detail)
   
1901
Dugong hunting in the Torres Straits.
Sci. Amer. Suppl. 51(1325): 21238-21239. 3 figs. May 25, 1901.
–Interesting and detailed account of dugong hunting by New Guinea natives, describing techniques (nets and harpoons) and religious observances.

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Dugong dugon (Müller, 1776) Palmer, 1895
  x v 1901 Anon. (Torres Strait; hunting; 21238-21239.)

Hunting and Capture
(SEE ALSO: Accidental Death or Injury; Archeological Sites, Sirenians at; Captivity, Sirenians in; Conservation; Economic Use; Natural Enemies; Weed Control)
  x 1901 Anon. (DD; Torres Strait; nets, harpoons; 21238-21239.)

Medicinal Applications
(SEE ALSO: Economic Use)
  x 1901 Anon. (DD; Torres Strait; fat; m21239.)

Papua New Guinea
(SEE ALSO: Ri)
  x * 1901 Anon. (DD; Torres Strait; hunting; 21238-21239.)

Religious, Superstitious, or Ornamental Use or Observance
(SEE ALSO: Economic Use; Mermaid Legend)
  x 1901 Anon. (DD; Torres Strait; 21238-21239.)

Vernacular Names
  x 1901 Anon. (DD; New Guinea; 21239.)


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