About this story
The sea cow sailors called a mermaid
A gentle giant that grazes on seagrass like an underwater cow, whose closest land relative is the elephant.
About 6 minutes, for ages 4–8. In the app, this story is told in the voice of someone your kids love — Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, or any trusted storyteller — with their own names woven in.
What kids will hear
- Dugongs graze on seagrass like underwater cows.
- Sailors long ago mistook dugongs for mermaids.
- The dugong's closest land relative is the elephant.