November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month as well as the official start of manatee season, which runs from Nov ...

The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no natural predators. And yet, these charismatic mammals face numerous threats.

Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, they ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — ZooTampa at Lowry Park is currently providing care and rehabilitation to 27 manatees, the most the zoo has had at one time. The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care ...

Manatees are a well-known staple of Florida waters, where they’ve been seen cavorting with dolphin pods, forming chaotic “mating balls”, and even being the victims of political graffiti.

Manatees, often considered synonymous with Florida’s marine life, are likely recent residents, settling after European arrival. This revelation, derived from archaeological studies, challenges the ...

While manatees have no natural predators, they face threats from loss of habitat, boat collisions, cold stress and entanglements with fishing lines and litter. The past few years have been ...

The critter in distress was a nearly 9-foot-long, 855-pound female manatee that was suffering from cold stress. Why she decided to remain in North Carolina as water temperatures dropped isn't ...

New research suggests that while manatees are an indelible part of Florida's seascape, they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State. New research suggests that while manatees ...

According to a new study, the Amazonian manatee is a seed disperser; a researcher found germinating grasses in its feces. The discovery was made in Lake Amanã, in the Amazon, where 96 samples of ...

Manatees—and tourists—crowd the Three Sisters Spring at Crystal River, Florida, on a cold morning. Image Credit: Thomas J. Pluckhahn Florida manatees are an iconic species and also a conservation ...