Manatees

Did you know?

• Adult manatees can weigh up to 3000 pounds (typically they weigh around 1000 pounds).
• Manatee teeth are continually replaced.
• Manatees spend 6-8 hours a day feeding!
• Manatees communicate using clicks and squeals.
• Florida manatees can live in freshwater, brackish and saltwater environments. They prefer to swim in waters that are less than 20 feet deep.
• It is illegal to pet, feed or give water to manatees, as this teaches manatees to approach docks and boats, where they are at risk of being hit by boats.
• The largest single cause of manatee mortality is collisions with watercraft.