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15 Manatee Facts You May Not Know About The Loveable Sea Cows
Warm water, usually 60 degrees or warmer, is a must for both West Indian and West African manatees due to their low metabolic rates and minimal fat protection. That’s why in colder months ...
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855-pound manatee rescued from Tar River in Pitt County
A manatee rescued Monday morning in eastern North Carolina is receiving care from SeaWorld Orlando. On Monday, SeaWorld said someone discovered the distressed female manatee near the Greenville ...
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Distressed manatee rescued from ENC, taken to SeaWorld for rehab
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — SeaWorld Orlando confirmed a distressed female manatee was rescued from the Tar River Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. They said the animal weighed 855 pounds and was almost nine ...
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Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee's main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Manatees are struck by vessels in busy waterways across the state, and a majority bear scars from these collisions. With less blubber, or fat, compared with other marine mammals like whales ...
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Distressed manatee rescued from North Carolina, taken to SeaWorld for rehab
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — SeaWorld Orlando confirmed a distressed female manatee was rescued from the Tar River on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. They said the animal weighed 855 pounds and was almost ...
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Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
With less blubber, or fat, compared with other marine mammals like whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees are vulnerable to cold-stress syndrome during winter months. And they can ingest ...