manatee

     

Trichechus inunguis Trichechus manatus Trichechus senegalensis Trichechus bernhari (validity questionable)

Trivia about manatee

  • A variety of this endangered mammal is seen here
  • Steller's Sea Cow was a relative of this rare aquatic mammal found in Florida
  • I see this plant-eating aquatic mammal from Florida
  • The order Sirenia consists of 4 living species: the dugong & 3 species of this animal
  • A relative of the dugong, it's also known as a sea cow
  • The order Sirena includes the dugong, the extinct Steller's sea cow & this
  • Some unusual sounds emanate from this sea mammal
  • This aquatic mammal can grow up to Io feet long & can weigh up to 2,000 pounds: some mermaid!
  • The Amazon species of this sea cow is the only one to live exclusively in fresh water
  • Florida may have the largest surviving population of this animal seen here:
  • Its population has grown the past few years, but this state marine mammal of Florida is still endangered