Dugong & Din

Title animation for an Animal Planet documentary about the friendship between a young Bornean boy and a shy sea mammal.

Synopsis:

Eight-year old Din is a bright boy who prefers to learn from the school of nature rather than the classroom. Forsaking his school books, he paddles out to a secluded spot every day where he learns about the ways of the sea. One day, a rare animal ventures into his familiar terrain, marking the beginning of a deep and amazing friendship. The dugong - a mammal that is related to the elephant - is an ancient creature surrounded with many legends. However, the dugong might itself one day be a legend, a mythical creature that once existed, because today, it faces threats from habitat destruction and hunting. Din's friend is no different, and together DUGONG & DIN struggle to overcome dangers posed by fishermen who hunt using illegal explosives, destroying valuable marine habitats in the process.