Crystal River, in the town of the same name on the west-central coast of the US state of Florida, is dubbed the ‘Manatee ...

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating the deaths of nine manatees in the Homosassa River over the past six weeks, sparking alarm among ...

Watercraft manatee deaths were up in 2024 as 96 sea cows were hit and killed by vessels in the Sunshine State. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, is reporting that 565 ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Manatees are a common sight in Florida, but this city near Orlando is home to a state park where hundreds congregate during ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Florida’s manatees are as much a part of the state’s seascape as ...

HOMOSASSA, Fla. (WFLA) — A manatee died while in the care of staff at a Florida state park, a federal report shows. A manatee named Shantay was found dead in a medical pool earlier this year, ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute released its final manatee mortality numbers for 2024. Last year, 565 of the sea cows were reported dead, with 100 in Brevard County alone. While not ...

The Pinellas Sheriff's Office shared a warning on June 15 after receiving numerous calls about groups of manatees gathering together Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...