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In the wild, Florida’s manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities. Now advocates worry about the potential peril that manatees may encounter ...

The Trump administration has proposed rolling back regulations that strengthen protections for threatened and endangered species like manatees. “These revisions end years of legal confusion and ...

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 ...

Wildlife advocates are fearful the Trump administration's plans to roll back protections in the Endangered Species Act will hinder efforts to save iconic state animals such as the Florida panther and ...

People are flocking to Florida springs to see the hundreds of manatees elegantly gliding under the water. But look, don't ...

Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.

The Indian River Lagoon, a long braid of brackish mangroves and shifting islands, runs along Florida’s Atlantic coast. It is home to 4,300 species, including many of the state’s remaining manatees, ...