The manatee is sometimes referred to as the sea cow. This is because, like cows, they are vegetarians and only feed on plant life found in the ocean. They are harmless happy creatures swimming through the oceans and are mostly found in warm climates such as Florida and California. Unfortunately they are becoming extinct due to man's lack of responsibility for these creatures and the waters they inhabit. Boat propellers injure many manatees.
Manatees like to hang out by the surface of the water and sunbathe.
Boaters that don't follow the no-wake precautions entering and leaving the bays where these manatees swim run the risk of cutting these poor defenseless animals up. There are many other reasons for the shrinking of the manatee population. It is important for humans to understand their responsibility to the planet and how they effect the species that live in it. Through this web page you will be able to visit countless others of related pages on manatees. Also, through a small donation, you can adopt your very own manatee.