Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, they ...

Pressure group the Blue Planet Society, which campaigns to preserve ocean life, said it was shocking that a "supposedly protected West African manatee can be abused in such a public way".

For years, manatee populations have been negatively impacted by many factors. Here's what to know about the mammal's current status.