Few creatures better embody the notion of peaceful coexistence than the manatee. Slow-moving and largely indifferent to human affairs, these aquatic herbivores graze on seagrasses and algae in the ...

Nov. 15 marks the official start of manatee season. It’s the time of year when the water starts to cool off and the manatees start to congregate. It’s also a time of big business in areas like ...

feed or provide water to the manatees. But she didn’t cover what I most wanted to know, so I inquired: Any chance these giant mammals, which can grow as large as 3,000 pounds, will knock over my ...