And while it probably wouldn't harm a manatee if you were somehow able to swim to it and give it a hug, do you dare touch one ...

A pair of rare, newborn manatee twins was spotted swimming with their mom in Florida's Homosassa Springs this past week. Manatees are a popular draw for Florida tourists, but the species is also on ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Scientists say a manatee that swims in waters near Sarasota has given birth to rare twins. The manatee, Tomo-Bella, who has been observed by marine biologists since 1993, was ...

A manatee was spotted in the Shark River in Belmar on Sunday. The mammal was seen by local photographer Kate Watt, who took a quick video as it slowly swam through the water. Other locals saw the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This manatee calf relies on his mother for everything: from suckling on her teats, which are located behind her flippers, to following her up to ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, N.J. (WPVI) -- An uncommon visitor has been seen at the Jersey Shore. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is tracking a Florida manatee along the New Jersey coast. It was spotted near ...