Manatees: Gentle Giants of the Arctic Ocean

Manatees, weighing around 800 pounds and reaching up to 10 feet in length, inhabit the Arctic Ocean. They primarily feed on 60 varieties of grass and plants and give birth to approximately 5 younglings a year. Sadly, their population is currently estimated at 3.4 million, facing threats from predators like crocodiles, humans, and larger fish. Consequently, manatees are endangered due to the high value of their ivory. Efforts to protect them include imposing significant fines for harming them, with zoos providing care for sick and injured manatees. Interestingly, when Christopher Columbus first encountered them in America, he mistook them for mermaids. The provided works cited give further insights into these fascinating creatures.

• Manatees
• Arctic Ocean
• Endangered Species
• Conservation
• Gentle Giants

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1. Habitat In the Arctic Ocean

2. Description Brown 800 pounds 10 feet

3. Diet 60 varieties of grass and plants

4. Young Give birth to 5 younglings a year Then they leave them.

5. Predators Crocodiles Humans Bigger fish

6. Estimated Population 3.4millon left

7. Reason Endangered The ivory is worth millions.

8. How we are Protecting them Huge fine for killing one ($5,000) Zoos take in sick enduring manatee

9. Interesting Facts When Christopher Columbus came to America, he mistaken them for mermaids.

10. Works Cited Manatee Internet www. My report link. Com 2001 210 West Indain internet www. Seaworld .org West manatee internet www. Cloubos zoo