21K views · 664 reactions | Manatees never leave the water, but usually come up for air every 5 minutes. This is one of the reasons why they are commonly found in shallow waters.  Stream Immersions on @discovery+: https://links.discoveryplus.com/immersions #VOTD #VideoOfTheDay | Animal Planet | Facebook

Here are 3 interesting facts about manatees! 1. Manatees were mistaken for mermaids by the 15th century explorers. 2. The closet living relative to the manatee is the elephant. 3. Manatees will regulate their buoyancy by farting to release intestinal gases. Which manatee fact was your favorite? Comment a fun manatee fact that you think might surprise me! 🤙🏼 📸: @floridaguidejosh 🛶: @ecoventurefl #manatee #wildlife #conservation #florida | Josh Swander

303K views · 799 reactions | MANATEE RESCUE: Watch as crews rescue an orphaned manatee calf found in Florida over the weekend | 8 News Now | Facebook

77K views · 1.3K reactions | MANATEE RESCUE: Officials rescued a 1,200-pound, 10-foot female manatee that was reportedly hit by a boat off Fort Myers Beach, so it could be taken to Tampa for rehabilitation. STORY: https://bit.ly/2F6Kf8K | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay | Facebook

1.3K reactions · 278 shares | Check out our recent manatee rescue! | Clearwater Marine Aquarium | Facebook