What are manatees?
Q: What are manatees?
A: Manatees are large, fully-aquatic marine mammals of the order Sirenia, also known as sea cows.
Q: How many species of manatees are there?
A: There are three manatee species.
Q: What is the genus name for manatees?
A: The genus name for manatees is Trichechus.
Q: Where does the name "manatee" come from?
A: The name "manatee" comes from the Spanish word "manatí", which itself comes from a Carib word meaning "breast".
Q: Why are manatees sometimes known as sea cows?
A: Manatees are sometimes known as sea cows due to their herbivorous diet and slow, gentle movements that resemble those of cows.
Q: Are manatees aquatic or land animals?
A: Manatees are aquatic animals and spend their entire lives in the water.
Q: What order do manatees belong to?
A: Manatees belong to the order Sirenia.
