DESCRIPTION: West Indian manatees are large, gray-brown aquatic mammals with bodies that taper to a flat, paddle-shaped tail. They have two flippers with three to four nails on each, and their head ...
Manatees are rather large, but they’re actually quite cute and cuddly looking. Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, ...
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...
Manatees are beloved by many Floridians. But the Sunshine State isn't the only home for the gentle sea cows. Save the Manatee Club plans to celebrate International Manatee Day on Sept. 7, by ...
Manatee deaths in 2025 are on track to be higher than in the previous two years, with 525 recorded as of late August. An increase in perinatal deaths is a major factor, though it also suggests more ...
The first manatee rescued in North Carolina last fall is now free again. Pamlico, the 9-foot female manatee was released Thursday in Florida after being medically cleared for release by SeaWorld ...
76 manatees have died from boat strikes this year, the highest number in five years. Perinatal deaths are the leading cause of manatee deaths this year, surpassing boat strikes. While more manatees ...
Manatees are one of Florida's most beloved icons, and here on the Treasure Coast they can be spotted in the areas waterways, including in the Indian River Lagoon. For decades, some of the best places ...
An alarming report reveals manatee deaths are on the rise in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory has released a preliminary report ...