Meet The Manatee Quiz

Gray skin covers their rounded bodies, and they slowly swim with two flipper-shaped forelimbs, and a flat, paddle-like tail.

Manatees do have snouts with whiskers. Snouts are elongated, flexible, and sensitive, allowing them to explore their surroundings and locate food. The whiskers, or vibrissae, are located around the snout and are used to detect movements and vibrations in the water, helping the manatees navigate and find food. These specialized features are important adaptations for their aquatic lifestyle.

Manatees are known to be sensitive to cold temperatures. They are warm-water marine mammals and prefer water temperatures above 68 degrees Fahrenheit. When exposed to colder temperatures for extended periods, manatees can experience cold stress, which can lead to health issues and even death. Therefore, it is true that manatees do not tolerate temperatures below 68 degrees for extended periods of time.

Manatees face multiple threats that can cause their death. Loss of habitat is a major cause as it leads to a decrease in their food sources and disrupts their migration patterns. Boat collisions are another significant cause of death for manatees, as they often occur in areas where boats and manatees coexist. These collisions can result in severe injuries or fatalities for the manatees. Additionally, cold temperatures can be fatal for manatees, especially when they are exposed to prolonged periods of cold weather. Therefore, all of the above options are causes of death for manatees.

There are three species in the world. The West Indian manatee is found in the Southeastern United States, primarily Florida, and the coastal waters of Central America, Eastern Mexico and the Greater Antilles.

Adult manatees can grow up to 9-10 feet in length. Manatees are large marine mammals that can weigh up to 1,200 to 1,800 pounds. They have a round, cylindrical body shape and a paddle-shaped tail. Their size allows them to navigate through shallow waters and graze on aquatic plants. Manatees have a slow growth rate, and it takes several years for them to reach their full adult size.

Lifespan is estimated at 60 years.

Quisset Harbor in Falmouth is the correct answer because it was briefly home to a manatee in August 2006.

The correct answer is 3,000. This suggests that the manatee population in U.S. waters is estimated to be around 3,000.

Manatees usually do not go as far north as Maine or New York during the summer months. While they may occasionally be spotted in North Carolina, Virginia is the farthest north that manatees typically travel during this time.