BETA
Chapter 1
The geology of Florida's crystal springs
Chapter 2
Biology of the gentle giant
Chapter 3
The winter migration sanctuary
Chapter 4
Protecting the future of Florida's giants
YOUR GOAL
Master of Florida's springs and manatees
Ch 2 · Biology of the gentle giant
dave Navigate manatees to warm spring waters to learn how Florida's natural sanctuaries protect them.
dave Florida Manatees
Got no blubber for the winter freeze, (no way!) / Floating in seventy-two degrees! (oh yeah!)
dave Heavy bones and specialized teeth allow manatees to feed efficiently on aquatic plants.
Fun Fact
Marching molars: Manatees continuously grow new teeth at the back of their jaws to replace worn-down front teeth.
Glossary
manatee (noun)
A large, slow-moving aquatic mammal with a rounded tail and a blunt snout that eats plants and lives in warm waters. These massive herbivores migrate to Florida's warm, spring-fed Crystal River every winter to survive the cold.
A large, slow-moving aquatic mammal with a rounded tail and a blunt snout that eats plants and lives in warm waters. These massive herbivores migrate to Florida's warm, spring-fed Crystal River every winter to survive the cold.
Quiz
What are the sensory hairs called that cover a manatee's body to help them detect vibrations?
Quiz
What is the average daily food intake of an adult Florida manatee as a percentage of its body weight?