Bizarrely, the Dugong is thought to be the inspiration behind the mythical creature, the mermaid. Supposedly, lonely sailors would spot them and mistake them for the sirens of Greek legend. The species has been hunted throughout much of its range andthough commercial hunting is now banned, many die by becoming accidentally caughtand drowned in fishing nets. [Photo/Agencies]YVs黄石翻译公司-忠信乐译翻译有限公司