Manatees - Facts for Kids

A West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) swimming in clear, shallow water over seagrass. The large, grey marine mammal has a bulky body, two paddle-like flippers, and a broad, rounded tail.

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Facts About Manatees For Kids

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Manatees belong to the scientific order Sirenia and are classified as marine mammals, just like whales and dolphins.

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