Manatees (/ ˈ m æ n ə t iː z /, family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows.

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 …

Discover facts about manatees, including their habitat, conservation efforts, and legal protections in place to safeguard these gentle aquatic mammals.

Manatees are large marine mammals with two flippers and a large, paddle-shaped tail. The flippers are used to steer and hold vegetation. Their powerful tails are used for swimming, …

2024年4月8日 · Explore the world of manatees, the gentle giants of the sea. Learn about their habitats, feeding habits, challenges, and conservation efforts.

Manatees have been known to live for up to 60 years. Manatees are herbivores and eat over 60 different freshwater and saltwater plants. In fact, they eat between 100 to 150 pounds of …

2025年2月18日 · Get to know the Sunshine State's most loved marine mammal. One of the first things you'll learn when visiting Florida’s coastal manatee habitats is that these creatures …

2025年3月26日 · Manatees serve as ecological bellwethers for the health of coastal ecosystems. Their appetite for seagrass, consuming up to 10% of their body weight daily, shapes …

Manatees are also known as sea cows and are closely related to dugongs. They can be found in the interior waterways or tropical and subtropical Atlantic coastlines. The Amazonian Manatee, …

2024年12月12日 · Manatees are large, slow-moving marine mammals that belong to the Sirenia order, a group of animals related to elephants. Like elephants, they have thick, wrinkled skin, a …