Fact 1
Manatees are found in slow-moving shallow rivers, estuaries, canals, saltwater bays and coastal areas where freshwater vegetation and sea grass beds flourish.
Fact 2
They eat floating aquatic and semi–aquatic plants. Their min food is algae but they also eat fish and invertebrates. The amount of vegetation consumed daily by a manatee is equivalent to 10 – 15% of their body weight.
Fact 3
These mammals rest submerged at the bottom and come up to breathe on an average of three to five minutes.
Are large aquatic reptiles commonly referred as the Spectacled Caiman as the ridges above their eyes appear as if they wear sunglasses.
Are large formidable mammals with sparse black-gray coats that belong to the Bovine family.
Are snake-like fish from the order Anguilliformes that occupy both fresh water as well as saltwater habitats.
Are extremely heavyweight animals with a round body, short, stocky legs and a large head.
Are the most garrulous pinnipeds or marine mammals with broad heads, flippers, short muzzle, small eyes, tusks and whiskers.
Are medium sized whales belonging to the Monodontidae family and found in the Arctic regions all year round.
Are marine fin-footed mammals in the family Otariidae and have the ability to walk on all fours.
Have been around for 2 million years but considered an endangered species with only about 4,000 surviving in the wild today.
Are muscular burrowing marsupials with a short tail, backward facing pouch and four short legs.