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Did you Know? List of Facts about Manatee
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Manatee, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Manatee are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Definition: The Manatee (family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) is sirenian (large herbivorous aquatic mammal) of tropical coastal waters of America with a the paddle-shaped flat tail

  • Fact 2 - Sirenian mammals are commonly referred to as sea cows. The name is derived from the sirens of Greek mythology
  • Fact 3 - There are 3 species of manatee:

    • Amazonian manatee

    • West Indian manatee
    • West African manatee
  • Fact 4 - Their teeth are continuously replaced throughout their life
  • Fact 5 - Half a manatee's day is spent sleeping in the water
  • Fact 6 - The manatee is extremely intelligent and can learn tasks as dolphins can
  • Fact 7 - Male manatees are known as bulls and females are known as cows. A baby is called a calf
  • Fact 8 - Manatee stats and facts. Females tend to be larger and heavier

    • Weight: 400 to 550 kg (900 to 1200 lb)

    • Length: 3.6 m (12 ft)
    • Habitat: Swamps, rivers, estuaries, marine wetlands, and coastal marine waters
    • Lifespan: 60+ years
    • Swimming Speed: 5 to 8 km/hr
    • Number of Offspring: 1
    • Diet: Manatee are herbivores eating mainly plants and sometimes fish
  • Fact 9 - The Manatee eats up to 10% of its body weight (approx 50 kg) every day
  • Fact 10 - The calf of a manatee usually remains dependent on its mother for 1 - 2 years
  • Fact 11 - The Manatee travels about 40 to 50 miles a day
  • Fact 12 - The Manatee is the official state marine mammal of Florida

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