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Promus, John
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Netting dugong.
Walkabout 3(5): 40-41. 2 figs. Mar. 1, 1937.
–Describes the techniques used for netting dugongs in Queensland and preparing their oil. Also mentions that sharks attack dugong herds, which protect the calves at the center of the herd, and states that "a bull dugong has been seen to disembowel a shark" with his tusks!
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Related Index Records (6)
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Australia
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1937 |
Promus, J. (DD; Queensland; commercial netting; 40-41.) |
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Behavior, Epimeletic
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1937 |
Promus, J. (DD; Australia; herds protecting calves from sharks; 41.) |
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Economic Uses
(SEE ALSO: Archeological Sites, Sirenia at; Hunting and Capture; Medicinal Applications; Religious, Superstitious, or Ornamental Use or Observance; Weed Control)
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1937 |
Promus, J. (DD; Australia; commercial hunting) |
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Halicore australis (Retzius, 1794) Owen, 1847
(= Dugong dugon)
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1937 |
Promus, J. (Queensland; netting; 40-41.) |
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Hunting and Capture
(SEE ALSO: Accidental Death or Injury; Archeological Sites, Sirenians at; Captivity, Sirenians in; Conservation; Economic Use; Natural Enemies; Weed Control)
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1937 |
Promus, J. (DD; Queensland; commercial netting; 40-41.) |
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Natural Enemies
(SEE ALSO: Natural Death or Injury)
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1937 |
Promus, J. (DD; Australia; killing shark with tusks; 41.) |
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