manatees

     

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

Trivia about manatees

  • Collisions with boats are the largest identifiable cause of death of these gentle Florida sea cows
  • In 1996 158 of these endangered marine mammals died in a red tide of toxic algae in Florida
  • Gills are not a feature on:(A) manatees(B) sharks(C) mushrooms(D) sand dollars
  • These mammals are classed as Sirenia since they reminded sailors of mermaids -- sirens of the sea

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