*** About Manatees: Manatees, often known as sea cows, are large marine mammals known for their gentle nature and slow-moving grace. Predominantly found in shallow coastal areas and rivers of the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, the Amazon Basin, and West Africa, manatees spend up to eight hours a day grazing on sea grasses and algae. Their bodies are adapted to their aquatic environment, with their dense bones aiding neutral buoyancy and their paddle-like flippers enabling easy navigation through water. Despite their size, manatees are surprisingly agile swimmers, capable of executing tight turns and rolls. Conservation efforts are crucial for manatees, as they continue to face threats from habitat loss, collisions with watercraft, and climate change-related challenges.:

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