Manatees
Manatee rescued from storm drain is now home
See a ghost 'fairyland' forest reemerge in Florida
The 30-foot sea cow hunted to extinction because of its tasty meat
7 places to see wildlife in the U.S. this spring
These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Today, there are more manatees in Florida than ever before
Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants
Monster Mash
See our best wildlife photos from 2023
Florida manatee
An ambitious new Florida trail links two U.S. national parks
A rare glimpse into the lives of Amazonian manatees
We rallied to save manatees once. Can we do it again?
How manatees eat 100 pounds of food a day
Florida’s beloved manatees are dying in alarming numbers again
load more
Legal
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Your US State Privacy Rights
Children's Online Privacy Policy
Interest-Based Ads
About Nielsen Measurement
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Our Sites
Nat Geo Home
Attend a Live Event
Book a Trip
Buy Maps
Inspire Your Kids
Shop Nat Geo
Visit the D.C. Museum
Watch TV
Learn About Our Impact
Support Our Mission
Masthead
Press Room
Advertise With Us
Join Us
Subscribe
Customer Service
Renew Subscription
Manage Your Subscription
Work at Nat Geo
Sign Up for Our Newsletters
Contribute to Protect the Planet
Follow us
National Geographic Instagram
National Geographic Facebook
National Geographic Twitter
National Geographic Youtube
National Geographic Linkedin
National Geographic Tiktok
National Geographic Reddit
United States (Change)
© 1996–2015 National Geographic Society
© 2015–2026 National Geographic Partners, LLC
