0 a large sea animal, similar to a dugong, found mainly in West Africa and the Caribbean. It has thick skin, a rounded fin at the back end of its body, and two flippers (= flat parts for swimming) at the front. --
Manatees are also dying at a rate much higher than their reproduction.
He grabs the manatee and dives into the ocean.
Tourism based on watching and swimming with manatee is the fastest growing contribution to the local economy.
Additionally, environmental stresses such as red tide and cold waters cause several health problems to manatees such as immunosuppression, disease, and even death.
Manatees are found in estuaries and channels throughout the state.
The manatee's flippers, which bear nails, are also used to embrace and touch other manatees.
All other mammals have seven cervical vertebrae, other than the three-toed sloth and the manatee.
The man who looks like a sweaty manatee.
