Manatees

What are manatees sometimes called?

• Sea horses

• Sea turtles

• Sea cows

• Sea lions

How fast can manatees swim in short bursts?

• 20 miles an hour

• 5 miles an hour

• 10 miles an hour

• 15 miles an hour

How often must a swimming manatee surface to breathe?

• Every 1-2 minutes

• Every 7-8 minutes

• Every 3-4 minutes

• Every 5-6 minutes

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Where was the photographed West Indian manatee located?

• San Diego Zoo

• Dallas World Aquarium

• SeaWorld Orlando

• Monterey Bay Aquarium

How many species of manatee are there?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

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What do adult manatees eat?

• Fish and crustaceans

• Plankton and microorganisms

• Water grasses, weeds, and algae

• Fruits and berries

How long can a resting manatee remain submerged?

• Up to 5 minutes

• Up to 15 minutes

• Up to 10 minutes

• Up to 20 minutes

What is a major threat to manatees today?

• Being hit by motorboats

• Climate change

• Pollution

• Natural predators

Where does the Amazonian manatee species live?

• The Amazon River

• The Congo River

• The Nile River

• The Mississippi River

What must manatee mothers do when their calves are born?

• Teach them to find food

• Protect them from predators

• Help them to the surface for their first breath

• Teach them to communicate