Baby manatee is the smallest rescued orphan calf ZooTampa has ever treated
A baby manatee is being cared for at ZooTampa, and zookeepers say she's the smallest rescued orphan calf the facility has ever treated.
A baby manatee is being cared for at ZooTampa, and zookeepers say she's the smallest rescued orphan calf the facility has ever treated.
Herd of manatees swims close to shore at Miramar Beach in Florida
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
Conservation groups to sue federal government over manatee protections amid record deaths in Florida
With more than 900 manatee deaths this year in Florida, conservation groups signaled Monday that they plan to file a lawsuit against the federal government. The groups argue that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has violated federal law by not updating designated critical habitat areas to better protect manatees.
With more than 900 manatee deaths this year in Florida, conservation groups signaled Monday that they plan to file a lawsuit against the federal government. The groups argue that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has violated federal law by not updating designated critical habitat areas to better protect manatees.
Proposed bill would re-classify manatees as endangered
The bipartisan Manatee Protection Act would officially upgrade the west Indian manatee from "threatened" to "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act.
The bipartisan Manatee Protection Act would officially upgrade the west Indian manatee from "threatened" to "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act.
Addressing manatee woes amid water quality crisis could take time, experts say
With more than 840 manatee deaths reported in the state this year, members of the FWC expressed a need for patience after receiving an outline of efforts to combat a significant decline in water quality, particularly along the state’s East Coast.
With more than 840 manatee deaths reported in the state this year, members of the FWC expressed a need for patience after receiving an outline of efforts to combat a significant decline in water quality, particularly along the state’s East Coast.
Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
Florida wildlife officials to discuss record manatee deaths during next meeting
Next week, Florida Fish and Wildlife officials will discuss the record surge in manatee deaths.
Next week, Florida Fish and Wildlife officials will discuss the record surge in manatee deaths.
ZooTampa: Manatees are starving in Florida, but you shouldn’t feed them in the wild
Most manatee deaths in Florida this year are due to starvation, but experts do not want you taking matters into your own hands and feeding them in the wild. It will likely make them dependent on humans for food.
Most manatee deaths in Florida this year are due to starvation, but experts do not want you taking matters into your own hands and feeding them in the wild. It will likely make them dependent on humans for food.
Wildlife experts grapple with 'disturbing' rate of manatee deaths
2021 is a little more than halfway over, but it’s already the deadliest year on record for Florida’s manatees.
2021 is a little more than halfway over, but it’s already the deadliest year on record for Florida’s manatees.
Swim with manatees in Crystal River
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
Florida shatters annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
Snooty's legacy lives on at upgraded Bishop Museum rehab facility
The Bishop Museum will showcase upgrades to its Parker Manatee Rehabilitation habitat when it opens to the public Wednesday. They hope the changes help manatees feel more at home.
The Bishop Museum will showcase upgrades to its Parker Manatee Rehabilitation habitat when it opens to the public Wednesday. They hope the changes help manatees feel more at home.
Florida congressman urges feds to reverse decision to downgrade manatees from 'endangered' to 'threatened'
Four years after federal wildlife officials reclassified manatees from endangered to threatened, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called Monday for a reversal of the decision.
Four years after federal wildlife officials reclassified manatees from endangered to threatened, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called Monday for a reversal of the decision.
Marine researchers on high alert as red tide blooms in Bay Area waters
Low to medium levels of red tide detected in Hillsborough and Pinellas County waters can be dangerous to manatees if they ingest the toxins from the algae.
Low to medium levels of red tide detected in Hillsborough and Pinellas County waters can be dangerous to manatees if they ingest the toxins from the algae.
WATCH: Baby manatee found swimming alone rescued from Florida river
The nearly 4-foot baby was transported to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
The nearly 4-foot baby was transported to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
Aquarium asks boaters to be mindful of marine mammals this Memorial Day weekend
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium expects its 24-hour hotline for reporting marine mammals in need of help to be busy Memorial Day weekend.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium expects its 24-hour hotline for reporting marine mammals in need of help to be busy Memorial Day weekend.
‘Hands off’: Researcher says human interaction is one of the biggest threats to manatees
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
Manatee treated at ZooTampa after eating toxic algae released back into the wild
Deputies in Lee County, Florida, recently helped return a 1,100-pound manatee back to the wild video from the sheriff’s office shows.
Deputies in Lee County, Florida, recently helped return a 1,100-pound manatee back to the wild video from the sheriff’s office shows.
Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.