some experts believe that manatees can distinguish between different colors!
some experts believe that manatees can distinguish between different colors!
manatees eat about 10 to 15 percent of their body weight each day. it takes them about 7 hours per day to graze on food!
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manatees eat about 10 to 15 percent of their body weight each day. it takes them about 7 hours per day to graze on food!
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manatees can hold their breath underwater for up to twenty minutes, but are usually seen coming up for air every three to five!
manatees can hold their breath underwater for up to twenty minutes, but are usually seen coming up for air every three to five!
manatees have the smallest brain to body ratio in the mammal group! however, they are quite smart and can actually be taught tricks!
manatees have the smallest brain to body ratio in the mammal group! however, they are quite smart and can actually be taught tricks!
manatees typically grow up to around 9-10 ft long (2.74-3m) and weigh around 1,000 pounds (455kg). however, there’s a possibility of them growing over 13 ft long (4m) and weighing more than 3,500 pounds (1,588 kg)! big boys!
manatees typically grow up to around 9-10 ft long (2.74-3m) and weigh around 1,000 pounds (455kg). however, there’s a possibility of them growing over 13 ft long (4m) and weighing more than 3,500 pounds (1,588 kg)! big boys!
manatees cannot bite you, even if they tried extra hard! the only teeth they have are for grinding, not biting, and are located at the very back of their jaws!
manatees cannot bite you, even if they tried extra hard! the only teeth they have are for grinding, not biting, and are located at the very back of their jaws!
manatees are closer related to elephants than to any other marine creature!
manatees are closer related to elephants than to any other marine creature!
manatees are actually closely related to elephants, hyraxes, aardvarks!
manatees are actually closely related to elephants, hyraxes, aardvarks!