Manatees typically live 30 to 40 years and face major threats in the wild Romeo the manatee has officially made history — and he's done it at (roughly) 71 years old. According to a Tuesday, Feb. 17 ...

Amidst the diverse landscapes and crystalline waters of Florida, lies a gentle giant—the manatee. From the cool springs of West Volusia County, to the warm havens of Fort Myers, Tampa Bay, and Central ...

Beachgoers were left amazed after a group of huge manatees play and splash around in shallow water just feet away from them. The video shows several people standing in waist-deep water as the gentle ...

A large herd of manatees was spotted on Navarre Beach on Friday afternoon, and one resident was there to capture it all on camera. BeBe Booth posted an image of the herd in the All Things Navarre ...

Blue Spring’s consistent 72-degree springs make the state park a swimmer’s paradise year-round — depending on the species. The 2,600-acre park in Orange City is a summertime haven for Central Florida ...

A manatee, trapped in a Florida storm drain after seeking warmer waters, is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando following a significant rescue operation. The 410-pound (186-kilogram) marine mammal ...

Manatees find refuge in the warm waters of Blue Spring located at Blue Spring State Park in 2015. (Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) How many manatees does it take to ...

Romeo the manatee has officially made history — and he's done it at (roughly) 71 years old. According to a Tuesday, Feb. 17 release from Guinness World Records, the West Indian manatee (scientifically ...