Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Manatee
View this presentation to learn about manatees and track their migration. Includes information about manatee characteristics, life span, behavior, and migration. There is also a migration map with updated sightings.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Manatees
This article covers a variety of topics related to Manatees including Agile Underwater Behemoths, Danger in the Water, The Power of Moving Teeth, The Florida Manatee, and more.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Are Tourists Harming Endangered Florida Manatees?
Learn about manatee migration and the impact that tourists who get too close to the endangered animals may be having on their ability to survive. Includes video.
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...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Manatee
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on manatees including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Manatee (Trichechus Manatu)
Presents an overview of the Manatee, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, diet, and breeding. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
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...
Other
Florida Fish and Wildlife: Headlines
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission offers a comprehensive web site that includes general and protected species managment information.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Florida Manatees
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information on the Florida Manatee including features, diet, population, range, behavior, and reproduction.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Manatees
Come swim along with the manatees and learn more about them while you're at it! Site includes fun facts, a video as well as games and activities.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Manatee: Frequently Asked Questions
An informative article that deals in a generalized fashion with the characteristics, life cycle, ecology and conservation associated with Manatees.
Tree of Life Project
Tree of Life: Sirenia (Dugongs, Sea Cows, and Manatees)
This site takes a very brief look at the family Sirenia. Content includes numerous references.