Manatee - Wikipedia
网页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
网页2024年9月2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.
Florida Manatee Facts and Information | FWC - Florida Fish and …
网页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.
Manatees - National Geographic
网页Manatees are aquatic mammals with voracious appetites—spending up to 8 hours a day grazing. Common Name: Manatees. Scientific Name: Trichechus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Herbivore. Average Life Span...
Manatee Facts | Save the Manatee Club
网页Discover facts about manatees, including their habitat, conservation efforts, and legal protections in place to safeguard these gentle aquatic mammals.
Manatee (Trichechus manatus) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
网页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.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Manatee - Ocean Conservancy
网页Sometimes referred to as a sea cow, a manatee can grow to be up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 1,200 pounds. Learn more about ocean wildlife.
Manatee Facts, Pictures & Information. Meet The 3 Species Of …
网页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…
Manatees 101 | Ocean Today - National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
网页Manatees are sirenians – and like whales, dolphins, and mythological mermaids, they never leave the water … however, they don’t have long hair, musical harps, or underwater kingdoms. Sirenians live in warm tropical waters.
Protecting Manatees - National Wildlife Federation
网页Manatees are a beloved marine mammal along the Gulf Coast. These gentle, slow-moving herbivores exist in close proximity to human activity, spending summers cruising along ocean waves and winters floating through warm freshwater springs and even industrial power plant discharge sites.
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