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Do manatees actually swim?
Yes, they do! Manatees are large and slow, so it might be hard to imagine, but they are quite good at swimming.
Can you describe the manatees journey?
the journey must be a really slow journey.
What is a Manatee's behavior?
Manatees are slow moving and docile. They tend to be friendly and curious. If you are out in a small boat or canoe in an area with manatees, it is not uncommon for them to roll up beside your boat to see what you are up to while they eat.
Why should people not touch manatees?
you shouldn't really worry about that because they are slow and heavy animals and they are bad at hearing.
Were west Indian manatees live?
In shallow, slow moving rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, canals and costal areas
How fast can manatees swim?
Manatees swim very slow, which is why boat propellor mutilations happen so often. Too often!
Where do you usually find manatees?
manatees are located in Florida right off the coast.Also in esturies,slow moving rivers,and warm coastal waters.
What are the hobbies of a manatee?
Manatees are slow moving and docile. They tend to be friendly and curious. If you are out in a small boat or canoe in an area with manatees, it is not uncommon for them to roll up beside your boat to see what you are up to while they eat.
Are manatees composers?
Manatees are consumers.
What lets manatees stay underwater for a long time?
They have a very slow metabolism so they don't need as much oxygen as animals with faster metabolisms.
How many people have been killed by manatees?
about 134 get hit a year its sad isn't it
Are manatees nocturnal?
Manatees are not nocturnal. Manatees are gentle and slow-moving. Most of their time is spent eating, resting, and in travel. Manatees are completely herbivorous. They eat aquatic plants and can consume 10-15% of their body weight daily in vegetation. They graze for food along water bottoms and on the surface. They may rest submerged at the bottom or just below the surface, coming up to breathe on the average of every three to five minutes. When manatees are using a great deal of energy, they may surface to breathe as often as every 30 seconds. When resting, manatees have been known to stay submerged for up to 20 minutes.
