Manatee - Wikipedia
Manatees (/ ˈ m æ n ə t iː z /, family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows.
Manatee | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月22日 · 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 rivers.
Manatee Facts | Save the Manatee Club
Discover facts about manatees, including their habitat, conservation efforts, and legal protections in place to safeguard these gentle aquatic mammals.
Florida Manatee Facts and Information | FWC - Florida Fish and …
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 grow to over 13 feet long and weigh more than 3,500 pounds.
Manatee (Trichechus manatus) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Manatees are large marine mammals with two flippers and a large, paddle-shaped tail. The flippers are used to steer and hold vegetation. Their powerful tails are used for swimming, helping them reach speeds of 15 miles per hour for very short periods.
Manatees - National Geographic
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 Facts, Pictures & Information. Meet The 3 Species Of …
2019年6月11日 · Manatees are large aquatic mammals found both in the Americas and in Africa. Due to their herbivorous diet and docile demeanor they are also known as sea cows. This page contains manatee facts, pictures and information…
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 inland and coastal waterways at a rate of about five miles per hour. Don’t underestimate manatees though! At times, they can travel at speeds close to 15 miles per hour but only in short bursts.
10 Manatee Facts You Didn't Know - Treehugger
2021年1月16日 · Manatees are the gentle giants of the ocean, but did you know they are related to elephants? Learn more about these slow-moving marine mammals.
Manatees: Facts, Information & Pictures - Live Science
2017年3月31日 · Manatees are also known as sea cows. This name is apt, due to their large stature; slow, lolling nature; and propensity to be eaten by other animals. However, despite the name, they are more...