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Manatees are marine mammals. The most well known type in the States is the Florida manatee. Florida manatees are endangered for a variety of natural and human causes. Manatees are very sensitive to cold water temperatures, and will perish if they remain in waters below about 68 degrees for too long. This is because they do not have a thick layer of blubber like dolphins or whales. In addition, red tide is a natural algal bloom that produces toxins which effect the central nervous system; these are fatal to many marine organisms, including the manatee. Human activities also result in manatee deaths. It is not uncommon for manatees to be struck by boats, and either the propeller or the hull can cause fatal injuries. In addition, crab traps and fishing line can ensnare the curious manatees, making it impossible for them to ascend to the surface for air. Though they have large lungs, manatees can only hold their breath for about twenty minutes, and if they are exerting a lot of energy, that time decreases substantially. Occasionally, manatees are trapped in canal locks and flood gates. Luckily for the manatee, they have no natural predators. Their large size seems to deter animals like alligators and sharks. Also, manatee populations are slow to recover after a blow to their numbers. The gestation period for manatees is about 13 months, and it is rare for manatee mothers to give birth to more than one calf at a time. Once the calf is born, it remains with its mother for about two years, making each calf about a three year investment.
Additional Information: There is also the, Amazonian Manatee, the West Indian Manatee, and the Dugong all with a status of "endangered", as well as the West African Manatee, listed with a status of "threatened" according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, List of Endangered Species. All of the Manatee species listed above are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or the IUCN Red List as well. While they are all listed, the status is different for three of the species from one list to the other. The Red List has them all listed with a status of "vulnerable", and the South American Manatee and the West Indian Manatee each has a population trend posted as "decreasing", while the Dugong, and the Amazonian Manatee each has a population trend posted as "unknown". For more details, please see sites listed below.
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Is the animal manatee endanger?
yes the manatee is endangered :[
Is a manatee on the endangered list?
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Why did the Florida manatee become extinct?
The Florida manatee is not extinct. It is, however, currently endangered.
Where is the endangered manatee located?
Manatee's can be found in certain waters of the West Indies and in South Florida.
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Endangered Species List which of the Manatee species is listed as endangered?
The Manatee species listed as "endangered" by the US Fish and Wildlife Services, Endangered Species List are the following; * Amazonian manatee-- Trichechus inunguis * West Indian manatee--Trichechus manatus * Dugong--Dugong dugon For more details, please see the sites listed below.
What manatee species is listed in US Fish and Wildlife Services as an endangered specie?
The Amazonian Manatee and the West Indian Manatee are both listed as "endangered", while the West African Manatee is listed as "threatened", according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Speices List. For more details, please see sites listed below.
Which manatee species is listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
The Manatee Species listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Endangered Species List, as of 01/2010, are the Amazonian Manatee, the West African Manatee, and the West Indian Manatee. There is a Dugong also listed. While the Florida Manatee is listed as endangered by The State of Florida. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
Why is the Florida manatee endangered?
because when they get other type of fish they get them and they died
Why is a manatee floridas state mammal?
The endangered manatee is Florida's state mammal because it is indigenous to that state and is found nowhere else in America.
Can you give me name of endangered animal with scrambled letters anteame in it?
It is the manatee (Manatus).
How much is a dead manatee?
You will NEVER be able to sell a dead manatee, whatever the reason.So.....dont try to sell the poor things, their already endangered.
Is a manatee a endangered species?
Florida manatees almost became extinct or died out completely
