*** About West Indian Manatee: The West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, is a large, aquatic mammal primarily found in the shallow coastal areas of the North Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Known for their gentle nature and slow-paced lifestyle, manatees are often referred to as "sea cows" due to their herbivorous diet, consisting mainly of seagrass and freshwater vegetation. These creatures are crucial to their ecosystem, helping maintain the aquatic plant life balance. Despite their size, they are graceful swimmers, typically gliding along at about three to five miles per hour but capable of short burst speeds when needed. Conservation efforts are vital for this species, which faces threats from habitat loss, water pollution, and collisions with watercraft.:

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