*** About West Indian Manatee: The West Indian Manatee, known scientifically as Trichechus manatus, is a large aquatic relative of the elephant, adapted fully to a life in water. These gentle and slow-moving herbivores are often found in the warm waters of the Atlantic coast of Georgia through Florida, continuing westward to the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Manatees typically surface for air every few minutes but can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes while resting. Their population is vulnerable due to habitat loss, collisions with watercraft, and pollution. Conservation efforts are in place aiming to protect their habitats and mitigate human impacts on these serene mammals.

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