- 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 (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
- Happy Manatee Appreciation Day! - The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Happy Manatee Appreciation Day! Learn about Florida manatees and what factors are keeping the "sea cow" at risk
- Manatee Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
Manatees are large, gray aquatic mammals They may appear more green or brown due to organisms like algae that grow on the skin Their body is streamlined, fuller around the middle and narrowing
- Manatees | WWF
Manatees are large, plant-eating marine mammals that live in shallow and marshy coastal areas and rivers of the Mesoamerican Reef System Although they are generally solitary animals, manatees are very curious and are known to approach small and large boats
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