The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff found a small female manatee with severe cold stress in a ditch ...

In a Facebook post, ZooTampa said that "long-term exposure to water temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit can be ...

If you see a manatee that appears to be suffering from cold stress, you should call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife Alert Hotline at (888) 404-3922. People should ...

From the warmest year on record to an arctic blast and even snow, marine biologists are concerned about weather and climate ...

The manatee remained in the area giving the Dauphin ... “The animal was lethargic and showing early signs of cold stress. With the colder weather coming in this week, we determined rescue ...

Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered? The answer to that seems obvious: Of course they are. Over the past five years, ...

A record 154 young Florida manatees died before reaching one year of age in 2024, including more than half of the 100 ...

was found near the USF campus in St. Pete while suffering from cold stress. But on Friday, zoo officials confirmed he is receiving plenty of electrolytes and food. The manatee is also in a heated ...

A manatee was spotted in a Pompano Beach waterway ... layer of fat compared to other aquatic mammals. They can develop cold stress syndrome, which is similar to hypothermia in humans, when exposed ...

Animal care teams in Tampa rescued a manatee from frigid waters after it was found wandering alone. The staff is keeping<a ...

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as "cold stress." ...