manatees
Slow aquatic herbivores
Manatees is the plural of manatee, a large aquatic mammal found in warm coastal waters and rivers.
These slow-moving herbivores have paddle-shaped tails and flipper-like forelimbs.
Sometimes called sea cows for their grazing habits and docile nature: We spotted manatees in the Florida springs.
Herbivorous marine mammal
- herbivorePlant-only consumer
- marine mammalWarm-blooded ocean dweller
- flippersFoot-worn swim aids
- sea cowLarge aquatic herbivorous mammal
gray skin · whiskers · molars · nostrils · blubber · slow metabolism · warm-blooded · aquatic
Southeastern American peninsula state
- EvergladesFlorida's vast subtropical preserve
- springsCoils, sources, or leaps
- estuariesRiver-sea meeting points
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
Amazon · West Africa · shallow waters · seagrass beds · warm water · mangroves · coastal · river systems
Feeding on pasture
- restingIn a state of stillness
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- surfacingComing to the surface
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
nuzzling · rolling · slow-moving · docile · curious · playful · social · barrel rolls
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- viewingAct of watching something
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- wildlife watchingObserving animals in nature
- photographyCreating images from light
encounter · observation · guidelines · floating · underwater · bucket list · nature tourism · guided tours
At risk of extinction
- protectedKept from harm
- wildlife refugeProtected area for animals
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- rescueSave from harm
red tide · habitat loss · awareness · monitoring · tagging · tracking · threatened · advocacy
dugong
Herbivorous marine mammal
- herbivorePlant-only consumer
- marine mammalWarm-blooded ocean dweller
- flippersFoot-worn swim aids
sea cow · gray skin · whiskers · molars · nostrils · blubber · slow metabolism · warm-blooded · aquatic · gentle giant
Florida
Southeastern American peninsula state
- EvergladesFlorida's vast subtropical preserve
- springsCoils, sources, or leaps
- estuariesRiver-sea meeting points
Caribbean · Amazon · West Africa · shallow waters · seagrass beds · warm water · mangroves · coastal · river systems · lagoons
grazing
Feeding on pasture
nursing · nuzzling · rolling · slow-moving · docile · curious · playful · social · barrel rolls · body surfing
snorkeling
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- viewingAct of watching something
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- wildlife watchingObserving animals in nature
photography · encounter · observation · guidelines · floating · underwater · bucket list · nature tourism · guided tours
endangered
At risk of extinction
- protectedKept from harm
- wildlife refugeProtected area for animals
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
rescue · red tide · habitat loss · awareness · monitoring · tagging · tracking · threatened · advocacy · fundraising
- Gulf CoastGulf of Mexico, Gulfport, Gulf beaches, Gulf Stream, Alabama
- animalscat, dog, bird, fish, cow
- mammalsbears, bats, sheep, cats, anteater
- marine lifeshark, sea turtles, whale, dolphins, whale sharks
- ocean lifeocean, sea, sea creatures, shark, sea life
- aquatic lifedolphins, whales, dolphin, sharks, sea turtles
manateesorcas
Large predatory dolphins
killer whales · seals · dolphins · sea lions · walruses
manateesdolphins
Smart aquatic mammals
orcas · sailfish · marlins · barracudas · mako sharks
manateesgreat white sharks
Large predatory ocean fish
orcas · killer whales · saltwater crocodiles · bull sharks · tiger sharks