West Indian Manatee by EVAN 4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5 Made by Evan Broussard en-us 2021-02-19 18:49:18 UTC 2025-11-04 19:47:54 UTC hello@padlet.com About the West Indian Manatee etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220028759 The West Indian Manatee's scientific name is Trichecus Manatus. They belong in the Trichechidae family. Their life span is around 30 years.]]> 2021-02-19 18:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220028759 Attributes etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220058235 These animals tend to be grey in color with vegetation on their back. They have flippers and a dolphin like tail. They weigh in between 440 to 1,320 pounds with females being larger. They can be as long as 8.9 to 11.5 ft long. They communicate via squeaks.]]> 2021-02-19 19:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220058235 Size comparison etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220094668 2021-02-19 19:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220094668 Adaptations etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220198488 They are large, have decent underwater breathing properties, their young are large, and can hear very well.]]> 2021-02-19 19:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1220198488 Map of distribution etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1227071647 2021-02-22 15:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1227071647 Reasons for vulnerability etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1227898002 Manatees suffer from habitat loss, climate change, boat collisions, and fishing net tangles. Sudden cold snaps can kill manatees.]]> 2021-02-22 18:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1227898002 Importance to ecosystem etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1227937955 Manatees have no natural predators.  However, they eat a lot of underwater plants which prevents overpopulation.]]> 2021-02-22 18:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1227937955 Sources etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1228078548 Encyclopedia Britannica 2010

]]> 2021-02-22 18:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1228078548 Sources etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1228123358 U.S. Wildlife & Fishing Services Jane Cooke USFWS

]]> 2021-02-22 18:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1228123358 Recovery plan etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231216564 Mark off sections of Manatee habitats to prevent fishing net entanglement and boat collision and to further prevent habitat loss. In the case of climate change, find more eco-friendly solutions to everyday problems]]> 2021-02-23 13:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231216564 etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231246419 2021-02-23 13:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231246419 etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231305176 2021-02-23 13:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231305176 etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231332094 2021-02-23 13:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231332094 Sources etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231369118 Feeding habits- West-Indian Manatee.]]> 2021-02-23 13:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1231369118 Where does the West Indian Manatee come from? etb4489922 https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1240924766 The West Indian Manatee originates from Brazil. They can also be found near the southeast of the U.S.]]> 2021-02-25 13:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/etb4489922/5ekofsnwf51fayl5/wish/1240924766