Facts about Manatees

Facts about Manatees

Top Facts about Manatees There are plenty of amazing facts about the manatee that you will find quite fascinating. Some of them you may know but I am confident as you read them there will be several that you weren’t aware of. Manatees are herbivores Some people assume...
Manatee Anatomy

Manatee Anatomy

Manatee Physical Characteristics There is no denying that the manatee is a very unique mammal found in the water. Full grown they can weigh up to 1,200 pounds. They can also be up to 10 feet in length. Many people have the opinion that the manatee is very strangely...
Manatee Communication

Manatee Communication

Communication of Manatees Manatees are very social animals and they communicate quite often with each other. They communication is very often when a female is caring for her young. However, adults are also seen communicating in various ways with each other. The males...
Manatee Evolution

Manatee Evolution

Manatee Evolution and Ancestors There is plenty of scientific evidence to suggest the manatee has been around for more than 60 million years. Thanks to the technology we have today and the various fossils that have been located, it is believed these water creatures...
Manatee Feeding

Manatee Feeding

What do Manatees eat? A manatee is an herbivore, and if you aren’t familiar with that term it means that they consume plants. Researchers have identified more than 60 different types of plants that they consume. What they have access to will depend on the location...