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Manatees are large aquatic mammals. They can grow to 12 feet and 3000 lbs. They eat 10-15 % of their body weight daily in seagrasses. They can have babies about once every 2-5 years, babies will stay with the mom from 2-5 years depending on the environment they live in. Harsher environments the baby will stay longer with the mom. Babies are about 40-60 pounds at birth and average 3-4 feet long. Manatees can stay submerged for up to 20 minutes and can swim at speeds to 20 MPH in spurts. They must have water temperatur above 68 degress in order to survive for lengthy periods of time. They are not fat animals (they eat grass), they are mostly muscle, organs and large bone structure. Their greatest threat is loss of habitat and boat collisions. Propellers generally don't kill manatees, blunt force trauma from boat keels, engine foots and skegs are what does the damage breaking ribs, puncturing lungs and basically drowning them. Severe lacerations from props can kill them due to the open wounds and infection.
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What are the release dates for The Facts of Life - 1979 A Death in the Family 5-17?
The Facts of Life - 1979 A Death in the Family 5-17 was released on: USA: 1 February 1984
Do manatees spend enire life in water?
Yes
How does alcoholism affect offspring?
Alcoholism can have a number of negative effects among offspring. They include a disruptive family life, violence, lower income, broken home, etc.
What is a manatees life span?
They can live 60 years or more!
What do manatees prey for?
Manatees are solely vegetarians, so they do not have a prey. They graze on plant life, and prefer leafy greens. In captivity, they are commonly fed romaine lettuce.
How many babies does the manatee have at once?
Manatees usually give birth to one calf per pregnancy, although twins are sometimes possible.
What is manatees?
An animal that Sydney does not like in life just because of a dream she had about them :0
When was The Meaning of Life - The Offspring song - created?
The Meaning of Life - The Offspring song - was created in 1997.
How long does it take for a manatee to die in life?
Manatees can live for up to 60 years.
Give me family facts about Rosa parks?
A couple of facts about rosa parks family is her dad Jim McCauly left her for good when she was five her mom Leona Edwards McCauly raised her all her life.
What are the particular activities of manatees?
Grazing on underwater plant life, mating and playing golf strangely...
