Fun Facts
. The average adult manatee are 10 ft. long and weight around 800-1,200 pounds.
. They spend most of their time eating, resting, and traveling. . They come up to the surface of the water every 30 seconds to breath. . Can swim to speeds up to 20 miles per hour . They have no natural enimies. . They move by moving their tales up and down
. They spend most of their time eating, resting, and traveling. . They come up to the surface of the water every 30 seconds to breath. . Can swim to speeds up to 20 miles per hour . They have no natural enimies. . They move by moving their tales up and down
. One baby calf is born every 2-5 years. twins are rare (1) . Manatees take in one pound of food for every ten pounds it weighs. (2) . A female manatee reaches breeding at age when she is nine years old . They are nomads.
. When its not swimming it hangs in the middle of the water or is resting on the bottom. . The Manatee is silent but to communicate it squeaks, chirps or screams. (3)
. When its not swimming it hangs in the middle of the water or is resting on the bottom. . The Manatee is silent but to communicate it squeaks, chirps or screams. (3)