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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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Are manatee native to florida?
MYTH #9: Manatees are not a Florida indigenous species. They were imported into the state in the early part of the 20th century.FACT
Fossil remains of manatee ancestors show they have inhabited Florida for about 45 million years. Modern manatees have been in Florida for over one million years (probably with intermittent absences during the Ice Ages); i.e., a lot longer than people have lived here. The present Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) is a subspecies endemic to Florida. Genetic studies to date indicate that it is not derived from the populations in Mexico or Central America, but more likely colonized Florida from the Greater Antilles thousands of years ago, after the last Ice Age. However, there is no evidence that manatees are now entering Florida from Central America, the Caribbean, or anywhere else. The manatees in Florida today have every right to be considered Florida natives.(10)
Yes, a manatee canbite you, but I have never heard of a manatee biting anyone. And don't think a manatee is a monster when you see a huge (but cute! :D) blimp-like thing coming towards you if you are in a lagoon in Georgia, USA, or Florida, or somewhere... long story short, I still tease the scaredy-cat who thought so... :)
Manatees do not have a specific shelter like some other animals; instead, they inhabit warm, shallow waters such as rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas. They often seek refuge in seagrass beds, mangroves, and near freshwater springs, which provide food and protection. During colder months, they may migrate to warmer waters to avoid temperature extremes. While they do not build shelters, they rely on these natural habitats for safety and sustenance.
Are Manatees and Dugong the largest sea herbivores?
Yes, they eat about a football field sized amount of grass each day. Making them the largest sea herbivores.
Are there any manatees in the Bahamas?
They're rare to visit the Bahamas, but in the summer Manatees can travel vast distances. There is a sub-population of West Indian Manatees in the Carribbean that may make their way across the ocean during the summer. It is also possible that an animal from the Florida stock of manatees got caught in a current, and pushed down to the Bahamas. == ==
What does the manatees fin do?
Manatees do have a caudal (tail) fins and two pectoral fins (the two in the front), but no dorsal fin (on the back), if that's what you're talking about.
What is the most endangered species in Florida west indian manatee or the key deer?
There are three species that are listed as "vulnerable" with populations decreasing, by the IUCN Red List. They are the South American Manatee (Amazonian), West Indian Manatee, and the West African Manatee. The US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species List has the West African Manatee also listed as "threatened", and the West Indian Manatee, and the Amazonian Manatee, also known as the South American Manatee, both listed as "endangered". For more details please see sites listed below.
They are shallow depth swimmers and come up every 2 to 3 minutes to take a breath!
What is the other name of a manatee?
There are four living manatee species. The dugong of Australia is the only other living member of the Order Sirenia. There is also the extinct Steller Sea Cow, as well as 10 prehistoric species dating as far back as 50 million years ago. Manatees' more distant relatives are the elephants, hyraxes, aardvark, sengis, and tenrecs. Together these orders comprise the Superorder Afrotheria.
Do manatees get along with walruses?
Oh commonly, just the other day I saw a man playing frisby with his jolly ol' 1.5 ton walrus at the park. It just so happens that 45% of the population owns walruses, I taught mine the English language, were starting french next week!
Why cant manatees stay on the sea floor for long?
Manatees can't stay on the sea floor for long, because they need to swim back to the surface to breathe air.
Do manatees live in hot or cold water?
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How many teeth can manatees have?
Manatees do indeed have teeth. In fact, one of the most interesting things about manatees is that they keep replacing their teeth as long as they live. Except for the first three teeth to erupt in each row, all of their teeth are molars.
What is a manatees native continent?
Florida manatees are found in shallow, slow-moving rivers, bays, estuaries and coastal water ecosystems of the southeastern United States. This habitat provides them with sheltered living and breeding areas, a steady, easily obtainable food supply and warm water -- all of which they need to survive.
Whats the difference between salt water and fresh water?
The fundamental difference is the salinity, hence the name. With a greater salt content, water has the following effects.
- Density difference
- You can float better in salt water
- Different plant and animals grow in salt or fresh water.
- Salt water can not be safely consumed by most land animals.
How are manatees and hyrex alike?
They are mammals and can both digest tough plant matter.
They are both herbivores, grazing on plants in their respective ranges.
Males of both species have no scrotums, and their testicals are located in the abdominal region near their kidneys. See related link for more inflormation.
