West Indian manatees are generally not considered nocturnal; they are primarily diurnal, meaning they are most active during the day. However, they can exhibit some nocturnal behavior, particularly in areas where they feel safe from human activity or predators. Their activity patterns can vary based on environmental conditions and food availability. Overall, they tend to feed and socialize more during daylight hours.
There are 1000 manatees
West Indian Manatees are typically found in the Caribbean (West Indies), but are sometimes found in places like Florida.
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The West Indian Manatee is diurnal it is not nocturnal.
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West Indian manatees!
West Indian manatees have six large molars. They constantly being worn down and replaced, due to the way they grind their food. This is known as polyphyodonty.
Manatees are not nocturnal. Most of their time is spent eating, resting, and in travel. Manatees are non-aggressive, non-territorial herbivores.
West Indian Manatee, Amazon Manatee and Dugao
There are three manatee subspecies. The West Indian, West African, and Amazonian.
West Indian Manatees eat seagrass, also known as seaweed, and other random plants in their aquatic environment.
There are alligaters, wood storks, and the west Indian Manatees.