Manatees typically live 30 to 40 years and face major threats in the wild Romeo the manatee has officially made history — and he's done it at (roughly) 71 years old. According to a Tuesday, Feb. 17 ...

Amidst the diverse landscapes and crystalline waters of Florida, lies a gentle giant—the manatee. From the cool springs of West Volusia County, to the warm havens of Fort Myers, Tampa Bay, and Central ...

A Manatee County utilities crew was digging a trench recently when it unearthed something unexpected: a fossilized giant ground sloth claw that had been buried in more than 11,000 years ago. According ...

A curious manatee strikes a pose December 21, 2015 as the sea cow finds a warmer water refuge at Blue Spring State Park from the St. Johns River located in Orange City, Fla. (Red Huber/Orlando ...

A manatee, trapped in a Florida storm drain after seeking warmer waters, is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando following a significant rescue operation. The 410-pound (186-kilogram) marine mammal ...

Romeo the manatee has officially made history — and he's done it at (roughly) 71 years old. According to a Tuesday, Feb. 17 release from Guinness World Records, the West Indian manatee (scientifically ...