Dugongs are related to manatees and are similar in appearance and behavior- though the dugong's tail is fluked like a whale's. This sea animal is related to the elephant.
This video really helped me to understand the misconceptions of Blackfish and the reality of modern marine mammal training. This video is definitely a must see for aspiring marine mammal trainers so that they may see the truth and the reality of what marine mammal training is like now in this day and age. This video really explains the work that SeaWorld puts into their animals and the lies that Blackfish tells its viewers. This video also helps the viewer to understand some of the little known things that go into marine mammal training and upkeep.
This website is a must visit for any person wanting to gather more information on Marine Mammal Training and how to get into the field. This website really helped me to see some of the small things that go into the upkeep of marine mammal training and just the regular, everyday jobs. This site also really helps to figure out how to get into the field. It has the, "Ask a Trainer" section, and they actually respond. It has tips and fun little facts as well. Any person aspiring to train marine creatures should definitely put this site on their must-see list.