manatees
- plural of manatee.
Example Sentences
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In an accompanying statement, the groups argued the rule changes could immediately harm wildlife including Florida manatees, grizzly bears, salmon and steelhead fish, bird species like rufa red knots and golden-cheeked warblers, and insect pollinators.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Originally known as shrews, the small African mammals are more closely related to elephants, manatees and aardvarks and were officially renamed as sengi in 1998.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
A local nonprofit in the state of Tamaulipas issued a report documenting animal deaths in a region known as a nesting ground for manatees, sharks, whales and other animals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
The wider area is home to endangered river turtles, manatees and spider monkeys, and is part of a species-rich hotspot in one of the world's most biodiverse countries.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2025
“You liked a lot of animals back then. Rats, manatees, cheetahs. You name it.”
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
