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What do manatees eat?

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Manatees are herbivores and eat over 60 different plant species such as mangrove leaves, turtle grass, and types of algae

Manatees have also been known to eat small amounts of fish from nets. (Not a real herbivore then!)
Manatees are herbivores and eat over 60 different plant species, such as mangrove leaves, turtle grass, and types of algae.

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They will eat 60 different plants such as mangrove leaves and turtleweed

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What are manatees prey?

Sharks eat manatees and SOME people kill them.


Do manatees eat clams and fish?

Manatees are mainly herbivores, but have been known to eat small fish.


What eat manatees?

Sharks


Do any animals eat manatees?

Most whales will not eat manatees, but the killer whale is an exception. Killer whales will eat manatees, dolphins, turtles, squid, and other aquatic animals.


Are manatees herbavores?

Manatees eat only sea grass, which is why they are called seacows.


Where do manatees eat at?

Pond of DESTINY!


What do sea manatees eat?

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Are a manatees prey plankton?

No, manatees main prey is fish but they eat plants because they are herbivores.


Are manatees fish or a marine mammals?

No. Manatees are not fish. Manatees are in fact mammals. Also known as sea cows.


Where do manatees eat?

sea grass Meadows


What sorts of food do manatees eat?

plants


How do manatees eat prey?

Manatees are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. Their prey would be sea cabbage, or something similar. They simply chew it.