Dusisiren (SciiFii)

The giant sea cow (Dusisiren pacifica) is a genus of dugong related to the Steller's sea cow that originally lived in the North Pacific during the Neogene as an extinct species of Dusisiren and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern temperate and boreal seas across the North Pacific to help boost biodiversity. The giant sea cow evolved from the mangrove-eating ancestors that adapted to cold climates in the North Pacific by developing the capability to feed on kelp beds out on the open coast. The incipient modifications to the cervicals allows it to be capable of maneuvering and feeding in high-energy environments of surf-swept coasts with deep, cold water. The giant sea cow, as its name suggests, is a very large animal, growing to be about 19 feet (5.7 meters) in length, it is surpassed only by the Steller's sea cow. Like the closely related Steller's sea cow, the giant sea cow is a slow-moving herbivore that primarily feeds on kelp and other seaweed. The giant sea cow is a monogamous and social animal living in small family groups and raising its young, similar to other sirenians, and communicates with sighs and snorting sounds. The conservation status of the giant sea cow is Vulnerable due to historic poaching, however, thanks to strong conservation efforts, they are making a comeback as they are increasing in numbers.