How lucky we are here to have the "Manatee's" as are neighbors. They are huge and so exciting to see. They are also called "Sea Cow's" because they are so big.
Range of the West Indian Manatee: the Florida manatee is generally confined to Florida, with a summer range along the U.S. coast and west along the gulf coast.
Habitat: Manatee's live in shallow water (5 feet to 19 feet) freshwater brackish water and saltwater. They enjoy water that is warmer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit and cannot live for a sustained time in water cooler than 61 degrees.
Relatives: The Manatee's closest relative is the elephant.
Age: It is believed that manatee's are capable of living 60 years or more. Snooty, a manatee living in South Florida Museum in Bradenton, was born in 1948.
Size: Females tend to be larger than males. Adults weigh 1,200 pounds to 3,500 pounds. They are from 6 to 13 feet in length.
Who was here first: Fossils indicate that manatee ancestors were in the Florida area about 45 million years ago. Modern manatee's have been around for more than a million years. Humans reached Florida during the last ice age, about 10,000 to 15,000 years ago.
Hot Water: If the water gets too hot in the summer here in Florida it can kill the manatees.
Boaters: Cause the most deaths and injuries to our Manatee's.
VERY INTERESTING! ENJOY!
Miss G Little House of Music living in "PARADISE" in the state of Florida!
Range of the West Indian Manatee: the Florida manatee is generally confined to Florida, with a summer range along the U.S. coast and west along the gulf coast.
Habitat: Manatee's live in shallow water (5 feet to 19 feet) freshwater brackish water and saltwater. They enjoy water that is warmer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit and cannot live for a sustained time in water cooler than 61 degrees.
Relatives: The Manatee's closest relative is the elephant.
Age: It is believed that manatee's are capable of living 60 years or more. Snooty, a manatee living in South Florida Museum in Bradenton, was born in 1948.
Size: Females tend to be larger than males. Adults weigh 1,200 pounds to 3,500 pounds. They are from 6 to 13 feet in length.
Who was here first: Fossils indicate that manatee ancestors were in the Florida area about 45 million years ago. Modern manatee's have been around for more than a million years. Humans reached Florida during the last ice age, about 10,000 to 15,000 years ago.
Hot Water: If the water gets too hot in the summer here in Florida it can kill the manatees.
Boaters: Cause the most deaths and injuries to our Manatee's.
VERY INTERESTING! ENJOY!
Miss G Little House of Music living in "PARADISE" in the state of Florida!
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