Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For years, zoos and aquariums have tried to preserve some endangered species. There are plenty of benefits of animals living in ...

The wild-born West Indian manatee has lived in human care since 1957 and far outlived the species’ typical 30–40 year lifespan ...

For years, zoos and aquariums have tried to preserve some endangered species. There are plenty of benefits of animals living in captivity. For starters, they experience enhanced survival rates due to ...

Christopher Columbus gets credit for the first written record of manatees in North America, ones he saw near the Dominican Republic in 1492. West Indian manatees, also called Florida manatees, are ...

With their circular bodies, paddle-like flippers, and round snouts, manatees are quite adorable. Read on to learn more about these aquatic grazers! 1. The Manatee Can Weigh More Than a Horse Does On ...