Thursday 6 July 2017

West Indian Manatee

West Indian Manatee

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The West Indian manatee is a large aquatic animal. It is also known as a sea cow. Their babies are called sea cubs.


Where do West Indian manatees live?
West indian manatees live in the waters of america and india. They are found in the Southern Atlantic Ocean.


How many West Indian Manatees left in the world?
There are about 4,834 West Indian Manatee left in the world.


What do West Indian manatees look like?
West indian manatee is a walrus like animal but they have no tusks.The average lifespan of a West Indian Manatee is around 30 years. The West Indian Manatee length is 10 feet the young West Indian Manatees are 40 to 60 pounds the adult West Indian Manatee is 800 to 1,200 pounds.


What do West Indian manatees eat?


West Indian Manatees like plants, turtle grass, shoal grass, mangrove leaves, water hyacinth, acorns and hydrilla.

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