November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month, a special time to recognize and honor Florida’s sea cows that was designated by former Florida Gov. Bob Graham in 1979. This month also ...
Manatees are large aquatic mammals commonly known as sea cows. All three manatee species are listed as vulnerable to extinction due to a variety of threats including boat collisions, hunting and ...
the University of Florida and ZooTampa to save the 500-pound sea cow named Gully entrapped in a small pond. The two-year-old male manatee was found by a local hunter who reported him. A video from ...
Gentle and playful marine mammals, Florida manatees have come to represent the amazing biodiversity of Florida. With their large size, slow-moving nature, and fondness of seagrass, it's easy to see ...