- 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
- 13 Amazing Manatee Facts - Fact Animal
There is a small genus of rather strange-looking rotund floaty vegetarians bouncing about in the shallows of the tropics They’re called the manatees and often referred to as ‘sea cows’ They’re not like many animals around today; they share an unusual lineage and have some bizarre relationships
- The Magnificent Manatee
Manatees and dugongs are marine mammals of the order Sirenia They originated in the middle Eocene period around 45 to 50 million years ago They are gentle, plant-eating herbivores sometimes nicknamed "sea cows" The name manatee comes from the Haitian word manati
- 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
- Manatees - U. S. National Park Service
Manatees are covered in an aquatic version of fur known as pelage, a substance thought to help prevent the growth of algae that aflicts the slow moving organisms in salt water environments They are quite large growing up to 15 feet long The average size manatee is approximately seven to nine feet in length, and may weigh up to 1,800 pounds!
- 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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