Manatees (/ ˈmænətiːz /, family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows. There are three accepted living …

Dec 31, 2025 · Manatee, 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 …

Appearance: Florida manatees are large, aquatic mammals that are native to Florida. Adult manatees are typically 9-10 feet long from snout to tail and weigh around 1,000 pounds; however, they may …

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

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 …

Jan 5, 2026 · Manatees remain among the most charismatic 'canaries' in Indian River Lagoon's ecological ‘coal mine.’ In 2025, they kept singing underwater warnings.

Sep 11, 2025 · Explore manatees: their classification, habitat, behavior, diet, and conservation status. Learn fascinating facts about these gentle giants and their survival challenges.

Manatees are aquatic mammals with voracious appetites—spending up to 8 hours a day grazing. Manatees are sometimes called sea cows, and their languid pace lends merit to the comparison....

Manatee Factsheet What is a manatee? Manatees belong to the order Sirenia that also includes the dugong and the extinct Steller’s sea cow. Three species of manatee exist: West Indian, Amazonian, …

There are four species of manatee found throughout the world; the West Indian or Florida manatee, the Amazonian manatee, the West African manatee, and the Chinese dugong. These creatures have …