*** About West Indian Manatee: The West Indian manatee, also known as the American manatee, is a large marine mammal with a robust, streamlined body that thrives in the shallow, marshy coastal areas and rivers of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. These gentle giants are known for their slow movements and peaceful demeanor. Manatees are often referred to as "sea cows" due to their herbivorous diet, primarily feeding on a wide variety of submerged and floating vegetation. Despite their size, manatees are graceful swimmers and can maneuver effectively in their aquatic habitats. As a species, they face numerous threats from habitat loss to collisions with watercraft, making conservation efforts critical to ensuring their survival and the preservation of the delicate ecosystems they inhabit.

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