Crews in southwest Florida found a manatee suffering from a "recent watercraft wound," according to FWC. The manatee was taken to ZooTampa for treatment. No further details on the manatee's ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in ...

ESTERO BAY, Fla. (WFLA)— A manatee was rescued in Estero Bay last week by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC said staff rescued the manatee that had a recent watercraft ...

The manatees at the refuge need the warm water of the springs in order to survive the cold winter. The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where ...