Usually don't live in waters that are below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Often found in the warm waters released by power plants. The Will avoid currents that are in excess of 5 kilometers. Manatees are a migrant species. People from around the world have come to Crystal River to see the manatees.
Manatees are very gentle, slow-moving, graceful swimmers.
Manatees must come to the surface to breathe on the the average of every three to five minutes. If they are using alot of energy, they may surface to breathe as often as every 30 seconds. The reproductive rate for the manatee is very slow. Female manatees are not sexually mature till they are about five years old, and males not until nine years old. One calf is born every 2-5 years, birth of twins may occur but is not frequent.