Category 3010 - Question 7
What is the state marine mammal of Florida? What's another name for it?
The manatee (Trichechus manatus) is also called a sea cow. It's a gray, waterplant-eating, gentle giant that can reach eight to fourteen feet in length and can weigh more than a ton. In 1975, it was designated the state marine mammal.
What is the state marine mammal of Florida? What's another name for it?
The manatee (Trichechus manatus) is also called a sea cow. It's a gray, waterplant-eating, gentle giant that can reach eight to fourteen feet in length and can weigh more than a ton. In 1975, it was designated the state marine mammal.
