Swimming with the Gentle Giants: Exploring the Fascinating World of Manatees

Swimming with the Gentle Giants: Exploring the Fascinating World of Manatees

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Biology

4th - 12th Grade

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The video explores manatees, also known as sea cows, highlighting their habitats, physical traits, and dietary habits. It discusses their evolutionary connection to elephants, aardvarks, and hyraxes, and unique physiological features like their small brain size and six neck vertebrae, which affect their movement.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is a notable physical characteristic of manatees regarding their neck vertebrae?

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How do manatees manage to look at something if they cannot turn their heads?

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