The wild-born West Indian manatee has lived in human care since 1957 and far outlived the species’ typical 30–40 year lifespan ...

At 71 and possibly older, Romeo the West Indian manatee has become the oldest ever recorded. How did this gentle giant outlive the odds and shape decades of conservation?

A manatee with a satellite tracker attached to its fin. This helps marine scientists track the movements of the manatee and learn more about the species. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ...

Huge 410-pound manatee rescued after becoming stuck in storm drain - The male manatee was taken to SeaWorld Orlando ...