TAMPA - Manatees in Florida waters are a West Indian subspecies. They are prolific swimmers and will often gather in warm waters to graze on seagrasses and other aquatic vegetation. They are called "sea cows" because they graze on those food sources up to 9 percent of their body weight each day. When they are at rest.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states that they will just suspend themselves near the water's surface for several hours at a time.

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However, sometimes when people see a group of manatees together at rest, it can draw the attention of onlookers curious to see what’s happening.

In the cold weather months, manatees grouped together would be more still, working to keep warm. In the summer months, though, a female manatee will attract male

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