Frigid weather killed 35 Florida manatees, nearly triple the average, raising concerns about the species' future.

Nearly two dozen people helped with the rescue mission for a mama manatee and her baby. The mother sea cow was hit by a propeller over 20 times.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For years, zoos and aquariums have tried to preserve some endangered species. There are plenty of benefits of animals living in ...

For years, zoos and aquariums have tried to preserve some endangered species. There are plenty of benefits of animals living in captivity. For starters, they experience enhanced survival rates due to ...

The Interior Department was hit with a lawsuit Wednesday accusing the agency of illegally convening the Endangered Species ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manatee Cove is one of the new areas available for visitors at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Florida's manatee population is ...

An injured manatee mom and her baby are safe after a successful Southwest Florida rescue mission. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to an incident in which a mother ...

When talking about extinct animals, there a few heavy hitters: dodos, passenger pigeons, and thylacines. Though these animals are long gone, they can teach us valuable lessons about history. The ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens cut the ribbon Friday on its new J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Manatee River Habitat and VyStar Sky Scape entrance. The habitat will ...

In less than three months, approximately 170 manatees have died in Florida, with over 30 of the deaths attributed to extreme ...

Florida is one of those destinations that always has something unexpected up its sleeve. Beyond the beaches and palm trees, the Sunshine State is packed with strange geography, wild weather, historic ...