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Do manatees sleep with their eyes open or closed?
Manatees have a nictitating membrane (like an alligator has) which protects its eyes. Manatees will close their eyes when sleeping. They hover or lay on the bottom and when they need a breath they will rise to the surface, take a breath and then settle back down to the bottom without ever waking up.
Are manatees herbavores?
Manatees eat only sea grass, which is why they are called seacows.
Do manatees swim in groups and what are they called?
Manatees often swim alone, but it is not uncommon for them to form groups, especially when seeking areas of warm water. Groups of manatees are called aggregations or herds.
What is a manatees offspring called?
Manitie
What are manatees young called?
calf
What are baby manatees called?
calf. The calf is also for cow. Remember manatees are also called sea cows so mabye there's where they got the name
What is the fat on manatees called?
Manatee Fat
How are manatee eyes different from humans?
manatees have a third eyelid ,which is clear, to protect it from water getting into it.
How do manatees get killed?
They get killed for their flesh for oil lamps. Manatees also get killed by the carelessness of humans speeding on their motor boats and accidentally hitting the manatees! Also, there is a disease called the Red Disease and that kills many manatees also!
Are manatees composers?
Manatees are consumers.
What is a group of manatees called?
A herd, an aggregation or in some cases an Army.
Who is afraid of manatees?
no one. manatees are docile.
