ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced that it had released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025 ...

TALLAHASSEE — In a case that started after a dramatic increase in manatee deaths, a federal judge has rejected a lawsuit aimed at requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take another ...

The manatees gathered to avoid the drop in temperatures in Florida. The post Hundreds of manatees huddle together to keep ...

Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths ...

This Daytime segment is sponsored by Discover Crystal River Florida. Your manatee adventure starts here, in the Manatee ...

These graceful marine mammals are a Florida icon, but nevertheless vulnerable to being struck by boats, and displacement from ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The federal government could expand critical habitats for manatees in Florida. The Fish and Wildlife Service says it designated more than 965,000 acres of critical habitat for ...

A manatee in Crystal River swims along the surface of the water, creating a reflection. As Hurricane Milton approaches, Crystal River wildlife researchers and advocates are concerned about how a ...

DESCRIPTION: West Indian manatees are large, gray-brown aquatic mammals with bodies that taper to a flat, paddle-shaped tail. They have two flippers with three to four nails on each, and their head ...

TALLAHASSEE — Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in ...

Manatees are rather large, but they’re actually quite cute and cuddly looking. Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, ...