It’s Manatee Appreciation Day! Lets celebrate these gentle giants - Darkhorse Press

Darkhorse Press

It’s Manatee Appreciation Day! Lets celebrate these gentle giants - Darkhorse Press

Photos from the museum at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, Fla. On this National Manatee Appreciation Day, conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts celebrate the beloved gentle giants of the sea, the manatees. These fascinating creatures, also known as sea cows, play a crucial role in our marine ecosystems. **Habitat:** Manatees are primarily found in shallow, slow-moving rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, and coastal areas. They are known to…