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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.
Do manatees lay eggs on the beach?
I don't think they do because they are very heavy and only have 2 flippers. Not to mension flippers are hard to walk with.
What does baby manatees eat?
Florida Manatees eat many different aquatic plants.
How do manatees adapt to survive in the water?
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.
What are two facts about manatees?
They are known as the 'sea cow' for eating manatee grass, turtle grass, hydrilla, water hyacinth, and water lettuce. Manatees use their front flippers to pull food towards their mouths.
How many flippers does a walrus have?
4 flippers
How many do manatees birth?
Well. As you know, manatees give birth quite a lot. They have sex, and then give birth to many little baby manatees. So, there is your answer: Many little baby manatees
How many West Indian manatees are in a group?
There are 1000 manatees
How do nails help manatees?
Manatees have nails on their flippers that help them grip and manipulate objects in their environment. These nails assist them in foraging for food, such as seagrass, by allowing them to dig into the substrate. While the nails are not as pronounced as those of land mammals, they provide essential support for their aquatic lifestyle. Additionally, the nails can help manatees navigate through dense vegetation in their habitats.
What is a manatees diet?
Manatees are herbivores and eat over 60 different plant species such as mangrove leaves, turtle grass, and types of algae, using their divided upper lip. An adult manatee will commonly eat up to 9% of its body weight (approx 50 kg) per day. Manatees have been known to eat small amounts of fish from nets.
How are manatees adapted for life at sea?
They have flippers to steer themselves and huge flat, spoon shaped tail fins to propel themselves. Their snouts are prehensile, like an elephant's trunk, allowing them to get at plants that grow at the bottom of the sea. Manatees are large enough that predators like sharks and alligators don't bother them. Manatees are also able to live in both fresh and salt water.
How many manatees are in total?
Most manatees are found in Florida, there is no exact number.
