Manatees are one of the most loved animals in the world, and with good reason. These gentle sea mammals are friendly, ...

While West Indian manatees are most commonly seen, Florida manatees could also be spotted. Manatee species commonly travel during colder months to warmer waters around the Southeast.

After reviewing scientific and commercial data, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Monday proposed separate Endangered Species Act listings for two West Indian manatee subspecies.

The stamp, illustrated by Nancy Wright, shows a gray-green West Indian manatee “placidly lolling underwater near the surface,” according to the Postal Service website. Here are all the deets ...

The North American east coast, including Florida, is home to West Indian manatee. The Amazonian manatee can be found in the Amazon River, while the African manatee lives along the west coast and ...

As part of LG Electronics' commitment to conservation, the company has named the latest animal in its Endangered Species Awareness Series – the West Indian Manatee. A warm-water marine mammal ...

Community Votes Bring the West Indian Manatee to Life in LG's Endangered Species Awareness Campaign NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / The latest animal in LG Electronics USA's ...

The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, according to FWS.The Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) is the other subspecies, and it ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As manatees continue to come under threat, the U.S. Postal Service will unveil its new manatee-themed postage stamp to raise awareness for the species. The "Save ...

Although three different manatees are found around the world ― the West Indian (found here), the African manatee and the Amazonian manatee ― only one subspecies is found here.

The petition was filed after Florida had a record 1,100 manatee deaths in 2021, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data. The state had 800 manatee deaths in 2022 ...

A West Indian manatee and its calf feeds near Seven Sisters Springs on the Chassahowitzka River. On Wednesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will launch a new review to ...