Only vegetarian marine mammal in the sea, related to the manatee, declared extinct in China August 24, 2022 Researchers have declared a mammal related to the manatee – said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids and sirens – extinct in China…. Continue Reading
Rehabilitated in Ohio, orphaned twin manatees have finally returned to Florida September 19, 2018 The orphaned twins manatees haven’t been back to Florida since their mother was killed by a boat strike almost two years ago. But now,… Continue Reading
Thursday Throw Down: Petition calls for statute of Snooty the manatee to replace monument to Confederate vets July 27, 2017 A petition is circulating to replace a monument erected to remember veterans from the Confederacy with a statue of Snooty, the world’s oldest manatee in… Continue Reading
Snooty, the world’s oldest-known manatee, dies after getting stuck in panel door July 24, 2017 Snooty, the world’s oldest-known manatee, has died at age 69 after an accident which is now under investigation. Snooty, who lives at South Florida… Continue Reading
Orphaned manatee calf rescued with belly full of plastic bags has died February 1, 2017 It was tragic day, but also a “teachable moment.” That’s how Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo characterized this week’s death of Emoji, an orphaned manatee… Continue Reading
Record manatee count in Florida, but “sea cow” population hardly out of the weeds March 7, 2016 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has counted 6,250 manatees across the state, a record number of the so-called “sea cows,” which suggests conservation… Continue Reading
Motherlode of manatees in Florida refuge February 7, 2015 The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex boasts the world’s largest concentration of manatees. And, that proved especially true recently. “It’s gotten a little crowded… Continue Reading
Super Bowl predictions. In Critters we Trust February 2, 2014 A Utah ape is predicting a Seahawks win, as does the psychic bunny of L.A. and the psychic porcupine of Dallas. But Broncos fans,… Continue Reading
