West Indian manatee
A kind of manatee · also called North American manatee, sea cow
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About
The West Indian manatee is a massive aquatic herbivore that grazes on seagrass in warm coastal waters.
This species is the largest living sirenian, easily outweighing dugongs and other manatee species. Females typically grow slightly larger than males, with rare individuals reaching lengths over 13 feet (4 m) and weights exceeding 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg). Despite their rounded, bulky appearance, manatees have very little blubber, which forces them to remain in warm water to survive.
From Wikipedia
The West Indian manatee, also known as the North American manatee, is a large, aquatic mammal native to warm coastal areas of the Caribbean, from the Eastern United States to northern Brazil. Living alone or in herds, it feeds on underwater plants and uses its whiskers to navigate.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a West Indian manatee?
- A West Indian manatee is about 10 feet (3 m) long, 3 feet (0.9 m) tall, and weighs around 1,100 pounds (500 kg). This makes it roughly as long as a compact car and heavier than a grand piano.
- How much space does a West Indian manatee take up?
- About 132 gal (500 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
1,102 lb (500 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 132 gal (500 L)
- Length
- 9.84 ft (3 m)
- Height
- 35.4 in (90 cm)
Quick answer
A West Indian manatee is about 10 feet (3 m) long, 3 feet (0.9 m) tall, and weighs around 1,100 pounds (500 kg). This makes it roughly as long as a compact car and heavier than a grand piano.
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