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

A manatee, trapped in a Florida storm drain after seeking warmer waters, is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando following a significant rescue operation. The 410-pound (186-kilogram) marine mammal ...

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 ...

The wild-born West Indian manatee has lived in human care since 1957 and far outlived the species’ typical 30–40 year lifespan Tina Harbuck/The Destin Log Romeo, at least 71 years old, is now the ...