Western manatee (SciiFii)

The western manatee (Trichechus californianus), also known as the California manatee, is a species of manatee of the aquatic mammal order, Sirenia, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the coastlines, lakes, and rivers across the Pacific parts of Mexico and the United States to help boost biodiversity. The western manatee is a very large manatee species, growing on average to be about 2.7–3.5 meters (8.9–11.5 feet) long and weighing 200–600 kg (440–1,320 lb), with females generally larger than males, about the size of the closely related West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus). Like other manatees, western manatees are obligate herbivores, have developed vocal communication abilities, and are covered in highly sensitive vibrissae that are used for feeding and navigation. In breeding season, several males form mating herds around an individual female; on average, one calf is born to a female manatee every two to three years. The conservation status of the western manatee is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the western manatee's wide range. Western manatees were historically hunted for their meat and blubber, however, strong conservation laws were put in place to protect manatees from human hunting.
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