- 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, 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
Manatees are gentle and slow-moving animals Most of their time is spent eating, resting, and traveling Manatee are mostly herbivorous; however, small fish and invertebrates can sometimes be ingested along with a manatee’s normal vegetation diet
- Manatee Facts, Pictures Information. Meet The 3 Species Of Sea Cow
Manatee facts, pictures and information Meet each of the three species of sea cow Find out where they live, diet, threats, predators, lifestyle more
- Manatee (Trichechus manatus) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
Overview 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 manatus manatus)
- Manatee - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
Manatees are the roly-poly “teddy bears” of the sea They are also known as sea cows, but despite this nickname, they are more closely related to elephants These large, gray aquatic herbivores have rotund bodies that taper to a flat, paddle-shaped tail, which propels them through the water
- Manatee Facts: Classification, Habitat, Behavior Conservation
These gentle giants play a vital role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystem Let’s dive into an in-depth look at the manatee, covering everything from their scientific classification to their behavior and conservation status
- Species Spotlight: West Indian Manatee - Oceana
It might be hard to imagine, but manatees are believed to have inspired sailors’ tales of mermaids and sirens These gentle giants are far from mythical, but just as captivating West Indian manatees are also known as sea cows – for good reason! These slow-moving herbivores eat mostly seagrass
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