These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...
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Scientists make unexpected discovery about Florida's beloved manatees: 'The actual bones ... are extremely uncommon'
Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
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As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
During this time, manatees do not eat seagrass and may lose dozens or even hundreds of pounds. Manatees are slow-moving, seagrass-eating marine mammals. Florida manatees spend up to eight hours a ...