Articles related to "Trichechus Manatus"

All four living members of the Order Sirenia, which includes West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus), are classified as "endangered" or "vulnerable".

Manatees are large aquatic herbivorous mammals, averaging ten feet in length and weighing between 800 - 1200 pounds.

While boat accidents are a well-known danger to the Florida manatee, a small gene pool and critical habitat changes also affect the future of this marine mammal species.

The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult

Some are primate species unknown to scientists until the last 20 years. No one knows how much more biodiversity might be lost if deforestation of the Amazon continues.

Smallest manatee on record found in Brazil. While distinct in many ways, scientists are unsure whether it is a new species or a subpopulation of the Amazonian manatee.

Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.

Swim with dolphin programs are extremely popular in the wild. But a study in the Red Sea looked at negative impacts on the animals and noted that management is needed.

Depending on how tours are conducted, Florida's manatees may suffer from encounters with humans, or both people and marine animals may benefit from a positive interaction

Cape Cod Stranding Network's coordination of efforts to save wayward manatee was a first. But years of response activity on Cape Cod helped make the rescue run smoothly.

A short drive from Orlando, next door to Kennedy Space Center, is a wildlife refuge that offers manatee viewing, bird watching, Indian middens and Atlantic Ocean beaches.

Are there more manatees in Florida or did the weather play a role in this year's count? How does the high mortality rate in 2008 factor in to deciding the species' status