He said the "sea cow" continued to hug him for around two to three minutes before he could get his leg free. Manatees usually keep their distance and do not swim up to people, according to Barrick. It ...

One playful manatee grabbed a diver's leg and gave him a hug while he was exploring a Central Florida spring. Casey Barrick says the moment was unexpected since "sea cows" usually keep their distance.

Manatee in Florida Steals a Drink of Water from a Boat in the Cutest Way Possible originally appeared on PetHelpful.

Red Ruffed Lemurs love bananas. It’s something you know if you are a caretaker at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens like Andew Zamora, the animal caretaker. The Naples Zoo offers visitors free ...

ZooTampa said Romeo was transferred to them in December of 2023 for an urgent medical evaluation along with a companion ...

Lucifer, the oldest-known living hippopotamus in the Americas, died on Sunday after decades as a fixture for adoring fans at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Lovingly nicknamed Lu ...

As vacation season kicks into gear, Tampa Bay attractions and Florida’s theme parks are back in the habit of creating new ...

Romeo, the oldest known manatee at over 70 years old, arrives at Gulfarium as part of statewide conservation effort.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Churro, a three-year-old manatee known for her sweetness, arrived at Brevard Zoo’s Manatee Rehabilitation Center in April. She was accompanied by another manatee ...

Churro, a three-year-old manatee known for her sweetness, arrived at Brevard Zoo’s Manatee Rehabilitation Center in April. She was accompanied by another manatee, Randa, after their transfer ...

U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza said more protections are needed for manatees in the Indian River Lagoon. A key part of U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza’s injunction calls for the state to seek ...

“I do forget how unique it is sometimes,” said Charlie Shaw, animal keeper of big cats at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. “I go home and people are ...