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In the wild, Florida’s manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities. Now advocates worry about the potential peril that manatees may encounter ...

People are flocking to Florida springs to see the hundreds of manatees elegantly gliding under the water. But look, don't ...

Wildlife advocates are fearful the Trump administration's plans to roll back protections in the Endangered Species Act will hinder efforts to save iconic state animals such as the Florida panther and ...

The Trump administration has proposed rolling back regulations that strengthen protections for threatened and endangered species like manatees. “These revisions end years of legal confusion and ...

A Trump administration proposal would weaken the Endangered Species Act, putting profits ahead of the most vulnerable animals, Florida conservation groups say. The proposal could harm some of ...

Make way for the manatee. A surprise sea cow sighting put the brakes on a $64 million Gulf Coast construction project, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Transportation. ALSO ...

A slew of staffers and volunteers and a crowd onlookers are on hand as two manatees (Stripes and Argyle) were released back ...

Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.