Spanish Name: Manati Amazonico

Size: 13 ft. long

Life span: 50 to 60 years

For more information see:

• Report written by Mariale
• Report written by Miguel
• Revised by Fernanda de la Puente
  

Predators:  Humans, jaguars, and caimans.
 

Adaptations: Evolved from forelimbs to flippers to swim faster.  It has lots of fat called blubber to keep its body temperature normal.
 

Interesting Facts: Long ago, early explorers confused manatees with mermaids.  They are the smallest of all manatees and they have no nails.
 
 
 

 Bibliography: 
(See report for bibliography)
 http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/seagrass/images/manateebaby1.JPG