*** About West Indian Manatee: The West Indian Manatee, commonly found in the warm waters of the Caribbean and the southeastern coast of the United States, is a species known for its gentle nature. Highly adapted to a life under water, these manatees have paddle-like flippers to navigate through water and a flexible, horizontally flattened tail that aids in propulsion. As herbivores, their diet predominantly consists of seagrass and other aquatic vegetation. Threatened by habitat loss, pollution, boat strikes, and entanglement in fishing gear, conservation efforts are essential to ensure the survival of this serene marine mammal. These creatures also play a vital role in ecosystem health, influencing plant growth in shallow river beds and estuaries.:

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