But the WWF says their status is "under debate." The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service downlisted manatees from "endangered" to "threatened" in 2017. Major threats to manatee populations include poor ...

Manatees are a bit like the Sunshine State's transplants: they recently moved there, attracted by the warm weather and human ...

As manatee sightings and maybe numbers in NC increase, officials say people need to learn to observe but leave the docile, ...

The Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert in hopes of securing the public's assistance. Relatives have told the authorities that Sargent is known to enjoy driving around with his white Bichon dog ...

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, there are an estimated 8,400 manatees in Florida − a significant increase ...

ELLENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding an elderly man who went ...

WASHINGTON— A federal court approved an agreement today between the Center for Biological Diversity, scientist Stuart Pimm, ...

Stubby, the Columbus Zoo's much-loved surrogate mama manatee, will be part of the NBC program's focus on the zoo's efforts to ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that wetlands, including mangroves, are not protected under the Clean Water Act. This ...

While a unique situation, seeing a West Indian manatee, or sea cow, in North Carolina isn't as rare as most people think. But as an endangered marine mammal, officials stress people have to be ...