The Florida manatee a ‘nonnative’? It’s been here for millennia | Opinion
A recent USF study caused a stir when it reported that manatees were a nonnative species that arrived relatively recently to ...
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...
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Animal care team in Tampa recuse manatee from frigid waters proven to be fatal
Animal care teams in Tampa rescued a manatee from frigid waters after it was found wandering alone. The staff is keeping<a ...
Tired of Florida Cold, Manatees Post Up in Power Plant Discharge
According to an Associated Press report, the manatees are amassing around Florida Power & Light Company’s plant in Riviera ...
Wildlife officials propose to continue keeping Florida manatees' "threatened" classification
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected Tuesday to publish a proposed rule that details its reasons for keeping the ...
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Florida Manatees Retain Threatened Status Under New Federal Proposal, Despite Outcry for Greater Protection
Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...
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Manatee Florida Manatee Festival 2025
Florida Manatee Festival in downtown Crystal River attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend. Sunny skies and ...
Florida Heroes Rescue Sea Turtles From Freezing Waters
Some 30 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued as temperatures on the Gulf Coast plummeted to historic lows this week.
Florida manatees expected to remain below endangered criteria despite Unusual Mortality Event
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it does not intend to make significant changes to the threatened status of the manatee species in Florida despite a notable increase in deaths ...