The Manatee By: Ben

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The ManateeBy Ben
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The Manatee
Surface Features -shallow water -sand
Shelter -shallow water
Habitat Coral Reef
Vegetation -sea plants
Climate -hot -warm -cool
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Physical Features
Diet
Manatee
Behaviors
Quiz
Interesting Facts
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Diet

• Manatees are herbivores.
• They eat a lot of sea grass.
• They sniff out where the plants are and swim to
  them.

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Physical Features

• Manatees have a lot of blubber.
• Manatees have a slower heart beat while dining.
• They have small eyes, a big head, and are oval
  shaped to help them swim.

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Behaviors

• Manatees poke their nostrils above the surface to
  breathe.
• They live in shallow water so there are not a lot
  of animals they have to get along with.
• Manatees sleep at night and are awake all day.

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Interesting Facts

• Theyre also called sea cows.
• Theyre not deep divers.
• They communicate by touching.
• Theyre warm blooded.

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Quiz

• How do manatees communicate?
• How long do they eat each day?
• Why do manatees swim in shallow water?