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Manatees

Manatees are aquatic mammals found in the coastal regions of North America. They are an endangered species whose habitat has been encroached upon by the recreational water activities of coastal dwellers.

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What are manatees learned behaviors?

Manatees exhibit several learned behaviors, primarily related to their social interactions and foraging techniques. They have been observed using tools, like manipulating seagrass to access food, and can learn to recognize specific cues from their environment, such as the sounds of boats. Additionally, young manatees often learn from their mothers, picking up skills needed for navigation and feeding. Socially, they may also engage in play, which helps reinforce social bonds and communication within their groups.

Do sharks eat manatees?

no they do not a sea cow could kill a shark

Did manatees once have legs?

Very much a question of definitions. I think the best answer is that the manatee has never had legs, but the animal back in the mists of time that eventually became the manatee did at one stage have legs.

What are the prey of the manatee?

Well, sence Manatees are herbavors, and only eat plants or plankton. The only real prey of a Mantee is Plankton and any underwater plantlife. But their most common food source is Seaweed.

Do manatees taste good?

I personally have never tried manatee meat (they are endangered), but it seems like it would be interesting.

What is a manatee nest requirements?

Manatees require a short tree fot their nests. They have a difficult time climbing because they lack hands and feet.

Does keiko and yusuke get married?

I dont know if it shows them getting married in the anime, but Yusuke DOES purpose to Keiko

What are the stellers sea cow enemies?

Sea cows were hunted by killer whales, sharks, and humans.

What is happening to manatees?

When we ride our boats in certain areas where manates like to live our propellors hit them and they lose to much blood and die.

What is be being done to save the manatee?

they are blocking off areas for moder boats

How much does a West Indian Manatee cost Please answer soon because your project is due in 2 days?

the answere is simple manatees canot be bot , but on the other hand zoos with a zoo licens might be able to take in reascus. but that is just a maby.

Why do manatees stay close to surface and boats?

They stay in shallow waters for a few reasons: They live there because the more sunlight reaching the bottom, the more plants (which are the manatee's food) will be there. Another reason is that manatees live in shallow waters and go to the surface every ten to twenty minutes is that they need to breathe oxygen from the air, like all other mammals.