Climate change affects the availability of warm-water refuges and impacts the growth of seagrass, a staple of the manatee diet. The loss of seagrass beds further exacerbates their struggle for ...

People in their diet have a high amount of the neurotoxin ... When I got here there were 11 dead manatees. We sampled and it was very high in this neurotoxin. The Corps of Engineers was also ...

FOX: Is Advantage II dangerous for cats? In a recent article, you mentioned that the combination of imidacloprid plus fipronil is dangerous. Is imidacloprid safe if it is not combined with fipronil?

The West Indian manatee, also known as the sea cow ... Recognizable by its domed shell and colorful markings, these turtles are omnivores, feeding on a diet of plants, insects, fruits, and carrion.

At Mount Dora’s Village Market, “European Breads” isn’t just a sign—it’s a promise of carbohydrate happiness that no diet plan can resist ... and occasionally manatees going about their business below ...

Lake Manatee K-8 is currently under construction and slated to open in August with limited enrollment. Take a look.

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Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Federal officials said recent counts of the manatee population in Florida show that their numbers have stabilized and don't warrant upgrading their status to endangered — at least for now.

Dead fish covered many beaches in Sarasota and Manatee County beaches over the long Valentine's Day weekend, and the impacts of red tide rolled into Presidents Day on Monday. Morning visitors ...

Manatees are part of what makes Florida a special place. Also known affectionately as sea cows, they are unique creatures and unlike the Sunshine State's other high-profile animal, the alligator ...