Manatee Quiz

What types of water can manatees live in?

• Only fresh water

• Only salt water

• Fresh, brackish, or salt water

• Only brackish water

Where do many Florida manatees spend most of their time?

• In the deep ocean

• In the Indian River Lagoon

• In swimming pools

• In the Arctic waters

What are manatees protected by?

• The Marine Mammal Protection Act only

• The Endangered Species Act only

• Both the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act

• The Wildlife Conservation Act

What should you do to see where manatees are located underwater?

• Use a flashlight

• Wear polarized sunglasses

• Use binoculars

• Wear a diving mask

Why should you be mindful of resting manatees?

• They may be conserving energy or trying to stay warm

• They are likely to be aggressive when resting

• Resting manatees are usually sick

• They are preparing to hunt for food

What is not advised to give or do to manatees?

• Feed them or give them water

• Take pictures from a distance

• Watch them from a boardwalk

• Use polarized sunglasses to spot them

Why should you avoid disturbing mother manatees and their calves?

• Calves could ultimately die if separated from their mothers

• Mothers teach calves how to swim

• Calves need to learn how to hunt from their mothers

• Mother manatees are very aggressive

What is the most important thing to be aware of near water, according to the text?

• The presence of other boats

• Your actions, especially near water

• The weather conditions

• The type of water plants around

Are manatees native to Florida?

• Yes

• No

• Only in the summer

• Only in the winter

What is the relationship between manatees and elephants?

• They are both mammals.

• They are related to each other.

• They both have similar diets.

• They live in the same habitats.