6.5K views · 193 reactions | SUPER SNACKERS: Manatees—also known as sea cows—are prolific grazers, spending up to eight hours a day munching on vegetation and eating as much as 10% of their body weight daily!  Learn more manatee facts at https://oceana.ly/4nTn7LJ | Oceana | Facebook

Manatees—often called sea cows—are “charismatic” wild animals that hold humans in their thrall. Neither predator nor prey, these peaceable creatures, which can grow to 13 feet and weigh more than 2,000 pounds, are evolutionarily devoid of aggression. https://on.natgeo.com/3VScY3G Video by Gena Steffens and Jason Gulley. | National Geographic

Yesterday, the SeaWorld Orlando rescue team received a manatee suffering from a boat strike injury. The manatee was brought to us with the help of our partners at ZooTampa at Lowry Park and MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife. Thanks to this collaborative effort, SeaWorld is able to rehab this animal, so that we can return her back to the wild. | SeaWorld

MANATEE RESCUE: Officials rescued a 1,200-pound, 10-foot female manatee that was reportedly hit by a boat off Fort Myers Beach, so it could be taken to Tampa for rehabilitation. STORY: https://bit.ly/2F6Kf8K | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay

303K views · 796 reactions | MANATEE RESCUE: Watch as crews rescue an orphaned manatee calf found in Florida over the weekend | 8 News Now | Facebook