Manatee species commonly travel during colder months to warmer waters around the Southeast. Manatees are widely known as “sea cows” due to their large grey bodies and domicile behavior towards ...

Although the species rebounded following an "unusual mortality event" in 2021, environmental groups say a recent uptick in ...

Love is in the air – or should we say water for some Lowcountry sea cows? A manatee mating herd was seen in Folly River ...

The animals here are Florida manatees, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee. They typically grow to about 10 feet long, weighing in at 1,000 pounds or more. They’re herbivores and consume as ...

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee Park, east of Fort Myers.

Watercraft manatee deaths were up in 2024 as 96 sea cows were hit and killed by vessels in the Sunshine State. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, ...

But the Sunshine State isn't the only home for the gentle sea cows. Save the Manatee Club plans to celebrate International Manatee Day on Sept. 7, by recognizing conservation work by partner ...

Why are dugongs endangered? The cousin of the manatee has been put on the vulnerable list, elevating awareness about the ...

How grazing cows allow Florida property developers to get through a tax loophole By Josh Salman and Kara Newhouse. March 4, 2025 12:00 PM. Cows peer ... In Manatee County, ...

As manatee sightings and maybe numbers in NC increase, officials say people need to learn to observe but leave the docile, endangered sea cows alone.

One playful manatee grabbed a diver's leg and gave him a hug while he was exploring a Central Florida spring. Casey Barrick ...

Manatee Awareness Month: Record-setting number of sea cows taken in by ZooTampa This week, park officials completed rehabilitation for two manatee patients and have sent them back to the wild.