Manatees (/ ˈmænətiːz /, family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows.

Manatee, 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.

Manatees are gentle and slow-moving animals. Most of their time is spent eating, resting, and traveling. Manatee are mostly herbivorous; however, small fish and invertebrates can sometimes be ingested …

Manatees are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act and under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Manatees are large marine mammals with two flippers and a large, paddle-shaped …

2 days ago · Cold stress killed Florida manatees as limits on winter refuges and power plant warm water rules face renewed scrutiny statewide.

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1 day ago · Over 30 Florida Manatee Deaths from 2026 Linked to Extreme Cold Weather, Almost 3 Times the Average Death Toll Wildlife officials say many manatee deaths in Florida remain under …