Another big human-created issue is nutrient runoff from factory farming. That aside, manatees can live long lives, with natural lifespans of 60 years or more. 8. They grow new teeth constantly. Unlike ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking boaters to remain aware of the state’s beloved manatees as they begin their seasonal trek to warmer spring waters for the winter.

ORLANDO, Fla. — November is Manatee Awareness Month, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to remind boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they start to ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Three manatees have returned to ZooTampa after receiving "successful rehabilitation" in Ohio, according to a press release from the facility. Nolia, Waffles and Amethyst flew more ...

Had a mechanical engineer designed the human frame, he would no doubt have built the jaws after the fashion of a nut cracker, with the muscles placed at the ends of the jaw levers, and the teeth ...

Manatee Park is a refuge for Florida manatees between December and February. During these colder months, the animals flock to warm pockets of water to escape chilly temperatures. Since the park is ...

In contrast, 93 of the manatee deaths were perinatal in 2023. While the perinatal manatee deaths have climbed this year, an FWC veterinarian told Central Florida Public Media in September that ...

Half a dozen manatees were spotted grazing in Southern Shores over the weekend, possibly stopping to rest as they migrate to Florida for the winter, Outer Banks wildlife experts said. Manatee ...

Manatee County officials have tussled over policies ... and there is no ordinance or there has been no teeth in this thing to oversee that." ...

Regarding your health, one of the most important daily habits to adhere to is brushing your teeth. That’s because this practice can remove plaque and bacteria — both of which can wreak havoc ...

The community hunkered down as the storm made landfall the evening of Oct. 9, but as the Sarasota area took stock of the storm’s damage the next morning, all eyes in Sarasota and Manatee County ...

Professional teeth whitening can cost a pretty penny, but luckily there are a lot of at-home teeth whitening products to DIY a brighter smile. From whitening strips to mouthwash, we found the best ...