Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 28, three male manatees were released back to the ...

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

Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...

Florida Manatee Festival in downtown Crystal River attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend. Sunny skies and ...

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute. They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you ...

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 ...