A Dugong's Unlikely Companions

Clip: Season 41 Episode 6 | 2m 27s | Video has closed captioning.

A dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions, streamlined remoras and striped golden jacks. The golden jacks grab small shrimps that the dugong stirs up and don’t bother the creature. The remoras, on the other hand, are irritating.

Aired: 01/25/23

Rating: NR

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