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Scientists make unexpected discovery about Florida's beloved manatees: 'The actual bones ... are extremely uncommon'
Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.
These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
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Manatees seek out power plants’ warm waters in winter
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...
Editorial: Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered? The answer to that seems obvious: Of course they are. Over the past five years, ...
The Florida manatee a ‘nonnative’? It’s been here for millennia | Opinion
A recent USF study caused a stir when it reported that manatees were a nonnative species that arrived relatively recently to ...
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...
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As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Manatees are slow-moving, seagrass-eating marine mammals. Florida manatees spend up to eight hours a day grazing on seagrasses and other marine or freshwater vegetation, consuming up to 10% of ...