The Texas Department of Transportation temporarily halted construction on a $64 million ferry upgrade project after workers spotted an endangered West Indian manatee in nearby waters. Construction ...
A rare wildlife encounter with a West Indian manatee and an environmentally aware crew temporarily halted a $64 million ferry project on the Texas Gulf Coast this summer. “TxDOT crews knew what to do ...
For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A. Straw, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center released 26 rehabilitated wild ...
It is illegal to touch, feed, or give water to West Indian manatees. Manatees are protected by state and federal laws, including the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. Violating laws protecting ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Curious West Indian Manatee enjoying the warm spring water during a cold snap in Crystal River, Florida (USA).© Eric ...
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -A resident manatee at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest manatee ever recorded. Romeo, a West ...