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.

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 Trump administration’s government-wide staff cuts threaten federally protected manatees in a Florida national wildlife refuge established for the purpose of safeguarding the beloved sea cows, ...

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 ...

The West Indian manatee lives in Florida's inland waterways as well as warm areas of the coastal Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Manatees are categorized as a threatened species, ...

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 U.S. Postal Service's newest stamp design features a manatee. The "Save Manatees" stamp will be available for purchase on Manatee Appreciation Day.

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.