Ghosts · EX Extinct
Steller's Sea Cow
Hydrodamalis gigas
A gigantic, gentle relative of the manatee — up to nine metres long — discovered in the Bering Sea and hunted to extinction within just 27 years.
EX · Extinct
Overview
A gigantic, gentle relative of the manatee — up to nine metres long — discovered in the Bering Sea and hunted to extinction within just 27 years.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Sirenia |
| Family | Dugongidae |
| Range | Commander Islands, Bering Sea |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Grew to the size of a small whale, grazing peacefully on kelp.
- So tame and slow it was defenceless against hunters.
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Steller's Sea Cow art print
Museum-grade art print from the Steller's Sea Cow plate.
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Steller's Sea Cow notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Steller's Sea Cow plate.
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