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  2. Manatee - Wikipedia

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

    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    Etymology

    The etymology of the name is unclear, with connections having been made to Latin manus "hand" and to pre-Columbian Taíno manati "breast". The term sea cow is a reference t… See more

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  1. Manatee | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 28, 2024 · 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 …

  2. Florida Manatee Facts and Information | FWC - Florida …

    Learn about the appearance, habitat, behavior, and miscellaneous features of the Florida manatee, a sub-species of the West Indian manatee. Find out how to help manatees and what to do if you see a sick, injured, dead, or tagged

  3. Manatee (Trichechus manatus) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife …

    The West Indian manatee is a large herbivorous (plant-eating) marine mammal. There are two subspecies of West Indian manatees: the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) and the Antillean manatee (Trichechus …

  4. Manatee Facts, Pictures & Information. Meet The 3 Species Of Sea …

  5. Manatee Facts | Save the Manatee Club

    Learn about the West Indian manatee, a large, gray aquatic mammal related to the elephant and the hyrax. Find out about its habitat, behavior, reproduction, conservation, and more.

  6. 13 Amazing Manatee Facts - Fact Animal

    Learn about the manatee, a large herbivorous mammal that lives in shallow coastal regions and rivers in the tropics. Discover its unusual features, relationships, behavior, and threats from human activities.

  7. Wildlife Fact Sheets: Manatee - Ocean Conservancy

    Sometimes referred to as sea cows, manatees can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 1,200 pounds. Manatees move slowly through canals and coastal areas at a rate of about five miles per hour. Don’t underestimate manatees …

  8. Manatees: Facts, Information & Pictures - Live Science

    Mar 31, 2017 · The manatee is a large marine mammal with an egg-shaped head, flippers and a flat tail. Manatees are also known as sea cows. This name is apt, due to their large stature; slow, lolling nature;...

  9. Manatees - National Geographic