Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Florida's manatees. Specifically, the Manatee ...

During the long President’s Day weekend, visit Explorit to learn about the fascinating world of marine mammals.

With a focus on manatee conservation, Disney’s EPCOT manatee exhibit has brought in two new short-term residents in need of ...

Discover the fascinating story of a sea cow fossil in Venezuela, providing insights into prehistoric marine life and predator ...

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A rare sighting of Dugong, gentle giants of the seagrass ecosystem, pins hopes of population recovery in the Andaman Islands.

The Drill is a huge animal that's native to Central Africa. It has a robust build and can be found often in social groups.

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc.

The biggest grant that Manatee County has ever received is caught up by a federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump on Monday that was swiftly blocked in federal court on Tuesday.

Residents turned out to support preservation of Annie's Bait and Tackle shop in Cortez following Manatee County's recent purchase of the property.

Dugongs belong to the order Sirenia, which also includes manatees. Despite their fish-like appearance, they are more closely related to elephants, sharing a common ancestor. These herbivorous mammals ...