Watch: Manatee rescued after getting stranded Florida river's mud banks at low tide
Firefighters in north Florida helped rescue a manatee that became trapped in the mud along the banks of the St. Johns River as the tide went out. "There was a long trail where the manatee attempted to get into deep water, but it just wasn't agile enough to save itself," rescuers said.
Adorable! Rare manatee twins found at Blue Spring State Park in Florida
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
Manatee deaths lower than last year, but experts warn 2023 could be another deadly year for sea cows
The number of manatee deaths dropped from the previous record-breaking year, but with 800 deaths in 2022, experts warn more needs to be done to protect these gentle giants.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is a popular destination for sea cows and tourists alike
The power station uses water from Tampa Bay for cooling and then returns the water, clean and warm, creating a refuge for manatees in cold weather.
Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
Florida environmental groups seek to relist manatees as endangered species
Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida could once again be listed as an endangered species.
Florida non-profit sues state over policies they say allowed pollution to kill off manatees' main food source
A Florida non-profit group is suing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s secretary over state policies on sewer discharges it alleges caused the mass deaths of manatees in recent years.
How Hurricane Ian impacted Florida manatees
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is an opportunity to spend quality time with beloved sea cows
Soon, Florida manatees will be seeking warmer waters and one of their usual hangouts is right in Apollo Beach.
Manatee mom recovering at ZooTampa after boat strike caused collapsed lung, leading to buoyancy issues
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.
‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself
When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.
Watch: Manatee swims behind alligator as pair peacefully co-exist at Myakka River State Park
A Florida photographer recently captured a unique moment between a manatee and an alligator as the pair peacefully swam together through the Myakka River.
Bishop Museum gets $547k grant to expand manatee rehabilitation
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
Florida officials: Starvation threat not over for manatees
Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to the record-setting numbers in 2021, but wildlife officials cautioned that chronic starvation remains an ongoing threat.
WATCH: Playful manatee 'steals' kids surfboard at Florida beach
If you watch one video today, make sure it's this one!
Wildlife officials hope to double rescue, rehabilitation capacity for manatees before winter return
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.
Florida wildlife rescuers release same manatee for a third time
Florida wildlife officials have released a manatee back into the wild after he had to be rescued for the third time.
Florida plans for future feeding efforts to help save struggling manatees
Florida officials are planning to take additional actions, which could include a second manatee supplemental feeding program later this year if natural seagrass growth cannot fulfill the needs of the endangered animals.
Florida conservation groups sue EPA over water pollution killing off manatees, sea turtles
Conservation groups in Florida sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for not doing enough to keep water pollution from killing off marine life.