Marium

Marium, The Dugong Who Charmed Thailand, Dies After Ingesting Plastic

Amy Held

Marium became an Internet hit as people marveled over videos of her being cared for by scientists in Thailand. An autopsy revealed plastic pieces in her intestines.

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