Manatees (Sea Cows) and Dugongs comprise the mammalian order Sirenia. There are 3 species of manatees and one species of Dugong currently living in the world, and all of these are herbivorous.
West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) Collier Co., FL 2 Jan 2010 Two individuals relaxing in the shallows. | |
West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) Collier Co., FL 2 Jan 2010 Mother and calf | |
West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) Collier Co., FL 2 Jan 2010 | |
West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) Collier Co., FL 2 Jan 2010 You can see the paddle-shaped tail on this calf swimming away under water. | |
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