Frigid weather killed 35 Florida manatees, nearly triple the average, raising concerns about the species' future.

With the end of the legislative session just a week away, a bill to loosen restrictions on cattle grazing on state lands ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month, a special time to recognize and honor Florida’s sea cows that was ...

Manatee deaths in Florida increased in 2025, with Brevard County having the highest number. A federal judge mandated a temporary halt on new septic tanks near the Indian River Lagoon to protect ...

Species are declared extinct when there have been no verifiable sightings for 50 years. Declaring a species extinct has implications for conservation efforts and policies. While the other members of ...

An artistic reconstruction of a herd of ancient sea cows foraging on the seafloor. Note to editors: Photos of the Al Maszhabiya site and fossils, an artist’s reconstruction of the new species in life ...

November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month, a special time to recognize and honor Florida’s sea cows that was designated by former Florida Gov. Bob Graham in 1979. This month also marks ...

The dramatic rescue Monday, Feb. 10, of a manatee stuck in drainpipe in Melbourne Beach, has once again put the gentle sea cow in the news. It is unclear yet what impact the recent cold snap will have ...