A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando

Orphaned Manatee Rescued: This baby manatee will get a second chance thanks to our manatee rescue and research team! Manatee rescues usually begin with a citizen report to our Wildlife Alert Hotline (888-404-3922). Staff then assess and when necessary, respond and provide the injured, sick or stranded manatee with the help it needs. This orphaned calf was rescued by our staff, FWC Law Enforcement and Dolphin Research Center. The calf is at SeaWorld Orlando now getting the care it needs to be abl

🌱Manatee Feeding Facts🌱 •Some manatees consume over 60 species of plants per day! Quite the variety!🌿 •Manatees have a long gut transit time, about seven days! This allows them to absorb as much nutrition from the vegetation as possible!☘️ •When manatees are feeding their lips and jaws are moving in a constant motion. They use the bristles on their lips to further assist in bringing plants and grass to their mouth!🌿 | Bird's Underwater Dive Center