That's the magic mark, when manatees start their inland migration. Often called sea cows, manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are a tropical species that exists primarily in the Bahamas ...

November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month, a special time to recognize and honor Florida’s sea cows that was designated by former Florida Gov. Bob Graham in 1979. This month also ...

Fast forward five decades to Florida Institute of Technology, and one might ask: 'Do android manatees dream of other cybernetic sea cows?' Deeper techno philosophizing aside, three Florida Tech ...

Unlike other locations in Florida where you can interact with manatees – the Crystal River area north of Tampa is probably the most famous – the water here isn’t clear, so it isn’t always ...

Sea cows at that point in time could be as large ... Today, crocodiles, orcas and sharks prey on dugongs and manatees, mostly targeting the young since adults are difficult to kill because of ...

Manatees are beloved by many Floridians. 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 ...

While a unique situation, seeing a West Indian manatee, or sea cow, in North Carolina isn't as rare as most people think. But as an endangered marine mammal, officials stress people have to be ...