Endangered Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus) Apart from mothers with their young, or males following a receptive female, manatees are generally solitary animals. [11] Manatees spend …

Nov 20, 2025 · 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 …

As the temperatures drop in The Palm Beaches, it’s the perfect time to encounter one of our most beloved residents: the Florida manatee. These gentle giants—often affectionately called “sea …

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 …

A large, round, flattened paddle-shaped tail is used for swimming. Manatees have finely-wrinkled, leathery looking thick skin that continuously flakes off. Algae often grows on the backs and …

The Florida manatee lives in brackish, salt, and freshwater coastal areas around Florida. It is a plant-eating mammal (herbivore) that comes to the surface to breathe air every three to five …

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, …

Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the public about manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon, and inspiring communities to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for future …

This tourist attraction opened in 2016 and offers free admission and free parking. It is open seven days a week between November 15 and March 31 (aka “Manatee Season”). It is closed …

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.