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Do manatees sun bathe?
They stayed close to the surface of the water.
What is a manatees learned behavior?
Going up to the surface for air
How long do manatees spend in the water?
Manatees spend their entire lives in water. They do not leave it.
What special adaptations do manatees have that allow them to stay under water so long?
Manatees have really dense bones which help them stay suspended below the water's surface. In addition, Manatees are able to remain underwater for long periods because, with just one breath, they can replenish 90% of the air in their lungs. Compare this to humans, who can replenish just 10% of the air in their lungs in one breath.
How do manatees move?
Some manatees like to use their flippers to crawl on the sea floorSome manatees use their flippers to move/crawl around on the sea floor,others slowly glide at the surface using their tail as a motor.
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.
What special adaptations do manatees have that that allow them to stay under water?
Manatees have really dense bones which help them stay suspended below the water's surface. In addition, Manatees are able to remain underwater for long periods because, with just one breath, they can replenish 90% of the air in their lungs. Compare this to humans, who can replenish just 10% of the air in their lungs in one breath.
How long is a manatees tail?
it's about 5-8 feet long
Why do manatees have long bodys?
Manatees have long bodies due to preditorial adaptaions. they have evolved to have long bodies to travel faster in the water. also Shamz Hacked the genetic information of the matatees!
How long can manatees get?
manatees can grow over 13 feet in length and weigh up to 3500 pounds. At birth, the calf is around 3-4 feet long.I LOVE MANATEES
Where are most manatees located?
The ocean, obviously, just below the surface at the mouths of rivers and streams.
How are baby manatees born?
Baby manatees are born live birth from their mother. They have birth under water, and if it takes to long then they can die.
