West Indian manatees are the epitome of cute and cuddly, so much so that you just want to reach out and squeeze one. From the surface, they look like giant, brownish beanie bags that you could just ...

For years, zoos and aquariums have tried to preserve some endangered species. There are plenty of benefits of animals living in captivity. For starters, they experience enhanced survival rates due to ...

CINCINNATI (WJW) – A cute Ohio manatee decided to “boop” its face against the aquarium glass in a cute video posted by the Cincinnati Zoo. The video was posted Tuesday on X with the caption, “Even ...

"Sea-son of love," notes the caption which sets the mood of this adorable clip. Two manatees got caught on camera "smooching" in Florida, and we all have the chance to witness their love story. The ...

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A few spring breaks ago, I got up in the pre-dawn darkness, put on a thick wetsuit, and motored out to the middle of a crystal-clear river in central Florida to await the lumbering passage of a giant ...

It is illegal to touch, feed, or give water to West Indian manatees. Manatees are protected by state and federal laws, including the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. Violating laws protecting ...