The wild-born West Indian manatee has lived in human care since 1957 and far outlived the species’ typical 30–40 year lifespan ...

That might be one of the reasons why Romeo, a manatee living in captivity for more than 50 years, has reached 71 years of age. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he is now officially the ...

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 ...

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 ...

At 71 and possibly older, Romeo the West Indian manatee has become the oldest ever recorded. How did this gentle giant outlive the odds and shape decades of conservation?

A manatee with a satellite tracker attached to its fin. This helps marine scientists track the movements of the manatee and learn more about the species. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ...