All About Manatees in Florida – A Guide to Understanding Manatees
They are herbivores and primarily feed on seagrass, consuming up to 10% of their body weight in vegetation daily. That could be several hundred pounds of grass. Manatees can weigh up to 1,200 kilograms (2,600 pounds) and reach lengths of over 4 meters (13 feet). Despite their large size, manatees are graceful swimmers and can […]
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