That's the magic mark, when manatees start their inland migration. Often called sea cows, manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are a tropical species that exists primarily in the Bahamas ...
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 ...
While a unique situation, seeing a West Indian manatee, or sea cow, in North Carolina isn't as rare as most people think. But as an endangered marine mammal, officials stress people have to be ...
With November being Manatee Awareness Month, officials are using this announcement to highlight the ongoing need to help sick, injured and orphaned sea cows. “We have already released 12 ...