Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Manatees
Outlines the characteristics of the manatee, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with manatees with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: West Indian Manatee O Logy Card
Flip over this interactive OLogy card to learn about West Indian manatees, answer questions about them, and uncover fascinating manatee facts. Card also includes an all-in-one view of key data about West Indian manatees, such as their...
Bagheera
Bagheera: Florida (West Indian) Manatee
This site takes a long look at the manatee, including this animal's unique characteristics, habit and range. Special emphasis is placed on how and why the Florida manatee is an endangered species, and what kind of conservation efforts...
Other
West Indian Manatee Facts
This resource presents facts about the West Indian Manatee. Its habitat, behavior, life span and more are covered, including conservation of the species.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: West Indian Manatee
Learn more about the West Indian Manatee when you visit this educational source. Identify the important characteristics, diet, life cycle, habitat, range and behavior information on this mammal.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: West Indian Manatee
West Indian manatees are big, slow-moving, gentle vegetarians. They live in warm, shallow water in coastal rivers, estuaries, and lagoons. Learn more about the Trichechus manatus, more commonly known as a West Indian Manatee, in this...