The dugong is a species of marine mammal similar to the American manatee and can grow to about 3.4 metres in length. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Its conservation status is listed ...

Rescuers found five survivors and four bodies on Tuesday from the wreck of a boat carrying tourists that sank amid high waves ...

Only one dugong was found during a week-long survey of a seagrass meadow in Trang that is known for dugong sightings, raising concerns about the species' survival in the area, according to the ...

According to a new study, the Amazonian manatee is a seed disperser; a researcher found germinating grasses in its feces. The discovery was made in Lake Amanã, in the Amazon, where 96 samples of ...

LARGO, Fla. - A manatee was found dead in an inlet off of Arvis Cirlce E. in Largo and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they are investigating. The FWC is investigating what ...

TAMPA, Fla. – Manatees, which are iconic fixtures of the Sunshine State, might not have always been permanent residents of the region, a new study has revealed. The recently published study suggests ...

An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges after hitting and killing a man, driving away, then returning to the scene in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Manatee County deputies ...

As recovery costs continue to rise in Manatee County following hurricanes Helene and Milton, the county's reserves are being tapped. However, Chief Financial Officer Sheila McLean said the ...

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Lou, a large adult male Florida manatee weighing 2100 pounds, was transferred to Mote in a specialized manatee transport vehicle. Mote’s veterinary, hospital and animal care teams followed a ...

Price The Nintendo Switch is $299.99 and comes with two Joy-Con controllers and a dock. The Switch Lite is $199.99 and ditches the dock and detachable Joy-Con (the controllers are built into the ...