- Manatee - Wikipedia
Manatees ( ˈmænətiːz , family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows
- Manatee | Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
manatee, (genus Trichechus), any of three species of large slow aquatic mammals found along tropical and subtropical Atlantic coasts and associated inland waters, including the watersheds of the Amazon and Niger rivers
- Manatee Facts | Save the Manatee Club
Discover facts about manatees, including their habitat, conservation efforts, and legal protections in place to safeguard these gentle aquatic mammals
- Florida Manatee Facts and Information | FWC
A large, round, flattened paddle-shaped tail is used for swimming Manatees have finely-wrinkled, leathery looking thick skin that continuously flakes off Algae often grows on the backs and tails of manatees, which makes their skin color appear green or brown
- Manatee - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
Manatees are the roly-poly “teddy bears” of the sea They are also known as sea cows, but despite this nickname, they are more closely related to elephants These large, gray aquatic herbivores have rotund bodies that taper to a flat, paddle-shaped tail, which propels them through the water
- Manatee Facts, Pictures Information. Meet The 3 Species Of Sea Cow
Manatees are large, streamlined animals with round, barrel-shaped bodies and small heads They have a pair of paddle-like front flippers and a powerful spade-shaped tail
- Manatee (Trichechus manatus) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
Manatees are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act and under the Marine Mammal Protection Act Manatees are large marine mammals with two flippers and a large, paddle-shaped tail The flippers are used to steer and hold vegetation
- Manatees 101: Everything You Need to Know About Sea Cows - Nature Roamer
Explore the world of manatees, the gentle giants of the sea Learn about their habitats, feeding habits, challenges, and conservation efforts
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