They grow to 50 feet and are often seen covered with patches of barnacles. The Manatee is a graceful and peaceful creature. They feed on water plants, and inhabit the waterways and shores of Florida. Other species are found in the Indian ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. They are slow creatures, and are in danger of extinction due to careless boaters.
Most manatees have boat motor scars on their backs.
The Sea Lion is probably the best known member of the pinniped family. They inhabit the western coast of the United States and Canada. These animals are clumsy on land, but underwater their graceful ballets can reach speeds of 25 mph. They can dive to over 1000 feet. These adorable animals were once hunted to the brink of extinction for their fur.