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

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.

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 …

As its name suggests, the Florida manatee is native to Florida and is found primarily in coastal areas throughout the state. Manatees are cold-intolerant so their distribution in the US varies significantly …

Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the public about manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon, and inspiring communities to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for future generations.

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....

There are three species of manatees: the West Indian manatee, the African manatee, and the Amazonian manatee. The West Indian manatee is further divided into two subspecies, the Florida …

Manatees roam the waters of Florida from April through October -- but when things get a bit chilly, they head to places like freshwater Florida Springs, where the temperatures remain constant throughout …

Jun 11, 2019 · Manatee facts, pictures and information. Meet each of the three species of sea cow. Find out where they live, diet, threats, predators, lifestyle & more.

There is a small genus of rather strange-looking rotund floaty vegetarians bouncing about in the shallows of the tropics. They’re called the manatees and often referred to as ‘sea cows’. They’re not …