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

That aside, manatees can live long lives, with natural lifespans of 60 years or more. 8. They grow new teeth constantly. Unlike humans, manatees can grow new teeth throughout their lives.

The Florida manatee, a sub-species of the West Indian manatee, typically inhabits the state’s coastal waters, ... Manatees only have “grinding” teeth and they are constantly being replaced.

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.

Several conservation groups have announced that they’re planning to sue federal wildlife officials, citing a failure to protect the West Indian manatee following record death rates in recent years.

The Florida manatee, a sub-species of the West Indian manatee, typically inhabits the state’s coastal waters, ... Manatees only have “grinding” teeth and they are constantly being replaced.

The Florida manatee, a sub-species of the West Indian manatee, typically inhabits the state’s coastal waters, ... Manatees only have “grinding” teeth and they are constantly being replaced.