Manatee Collection

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) mother and calf endangered. Three Sisters Spring in Crystal River, Florida, USA

Mother manatee with her calf in Crystal River, Florida

Amazonian Manatee - swimming beneath aquatic vegetation 
NG-646 Amazonian / South American MANATEE - eating aquatic grass Brazil Trichechus inunguis Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Florida / West Indian Manatee - toe nails visible Crystal River, Florida, USA
DSE-241 Florida / West Indian MANATEE - toe nails visible Crystal River, Florida, USA. Trichechos manatus latirostris Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Florida / West Indian Manatee Swimming upside down, Crystal river, Florida, USA
DSE-239 Florida / West Indian MANATEE - swimming upside down Crystal River, Florida Trichechos manatus latirostris Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mer-People / Look-Alikes
A mermaid compared with the manatee at the Zoological Gardens, London

Manatee, Crystal River, Florida, United States of America, North America

Manatee - sleeping as she drifts near the surface of Silver springs - Florida - USA
VT-8998 Manatee - sleeping as she drifts near the surface of Silver springs Florida - USA Trichechus manatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

USA, FL, Manatee

West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus, and dugong, Dugong dugon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Manatee engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Stellers sea cow engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Engraving depicting the capture of a manatee found in the Florida Gulf
5309051 Engraving depicting the capture of a manatee found in the Florida Gulf; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the capture of a manatee found in the Florida Gulf)

West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. (Round tailed manati) Vulnerable
FLO4640288 West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. (Round tailed manati) Vulnerable. Illustration copied from Thomas Pennant's figure of a specimen in the Leverian Museum

Punch marking the death of the sea cow (manatee) at the London Zoo in 1879, 19th century
5309050 Punch marking the death of the sea cow (manatee) at the London Zoo in 1879, 19th century; (add.info.: Punch marking the death of the sea cow (manatee) at the London Zoo in 1879

Walrus and manati Odobenus rosmarus and Trichechus manatus
5856463 Walrus and manati Odobenus rosmarus and Trichechus manatus; (add.info.: Walrus and manati Odobenus rosmarus and Trichechus manatus Hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by)

Caribbean manatee or West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) mother with baby, age two days, captive, Beauval Zoo, France

Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gathering at Three Sisters Spring in Crystal River, Florida, USA

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus), Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida, United States

RF- Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) portrait in Three Sisters Spring. Crystal River, Florida, USA. February 2010

Caribbean manatee or West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) mother with baby, age two days, captive, Beauval Zoo, France

Florida, West Palm Beach, Manatee lagoon, statue of Manatees

Bradenton, Florida, USA downtown on the Manatee River at dusk

Caribbean manatee or West Indian manatee baby, age two days, (Trichechus manatus) captive, Beauval Zoo, France

Caribbean manatee or West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) mother with baby, age two days, captive, Beauval Zoo, France

Caribbean manatee or West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) mother with baby, age two days, captive, Beauval Zoo, France

An Amazonian manatee which is in rehabilitation after sustaining injuries from hunting and fishing nets peers out of the water at the Center of Amazonian Manatees at Amana Lake in Maraa

Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gathering at Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA. Endangered

Manati Hunting, Lake Nicaragua, 1867 (w/c on paper)
MGS172113 Manati Hunting, Lake Nicaragua, 1867 (w/c on paper) by Deiezmann, F. (fl. 19th century); 23.8x28.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Manati Hunt, 1867 (w/c on paper)
MGS149635 Manati Hunt, 1867 (w/c on paper) by Deiezmann, F. (fl. 19th century); 25.5x34.5 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Two Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) close to the surface in shallow water, Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA. Endangered

DDE-90038943
USA, Florida, Key West, Manatee Date: 05/02/2010

Page 229. Tooth of a Sea Cow;two kinds of Mantiss 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670103 Page 229. Tooth of a Sea Cow; two kinds of Mantiss 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Manatee, 1879 (w / c on paper)
1065190 Manatee, 1879 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Manatee by Joseph Wolf.); eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Dugong, 1860 (colour litho)
998880 Dugong, 1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der SAaugetiere in ihren)

Whale-like animals (coloured engraving)
998321 Whale-like animals (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Dugong (coloured engraving)
1000612 Dugong (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:A. Fleischmann From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit BeschreibungenA)

West Indian Manatee (coloured engraving)
1000608 West Indian Manatee (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:A)

American manatee, Trichechus manatus. Vulnerable. Trichecus manatus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

Cetaceans
Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus, sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, short-beaked dolphin, Delphinus delphis, extinct Stellers sea cow, Hydrodamalis gigas, West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus

African manatee, harbour seal and harp seal
African manatee, Trichechus senegalensis, vulnerable 1, harbour seal varieties, Phoca vitulina 2, 3, harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus 4

Dugong and Amazonian manatee
Dugong, Dugong dugon, vulnerable 1 and Amazonian manatee, Trichechus inunguis, vulnerable 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Seals and walruses (coloured engraving)
997774 Seals and walruses (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Teeth of Stellers Sea Cow (coloured engraving)
1000615 Teeth of Stellers Sea Cow (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit BeschreibungenA)

Dugong Skeleton (coloured engraving)
1000613 Dugong Skeleton (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:A)

Manatee Skulls (coloured engraving)
1000610 Manatee Skulls (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:A. Fleischmann From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit)

Cohoba Inhaler (manatee bone)
834177 Cohoba Inhaler (manatee bone) by Taino Culture; height: 9 cm; Fundacion Garcia Arevalo, Dominican Republic; (add.info.: See also 834178.); Photo eDirk Bakker; Dominican, out of copyright

Manatee and Dugong, c. 1880 (colour litho)
473279 Manatee and Dugong, c.1880 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); 16x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manatees and Dugongs are marine, mainly herbivorous)

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A heartwarming sight in Crystal River, Florida: a mother manatee gracefully gliding through the water with her adorable calf by her side. These gentle giants, known as Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris), are unfortunately endangered, making this encounter even more special. In the lush waters of the Amazon, an Amazonian Manatee peacefully swims beneath vibrant aquatic vegetation. Its sleek body effortlessly navigates through the dense foliage, showcasing its adaptability to its unique habitat. Closer to home in Crystal River, Florida, we spot another species - the Florida/West Indian Manatee. As it leisurely floats upside down in the crystal-clear waters, we can even catch a glimpse of its distinctive toe nails. This captivating display highlights their fascinating behavior and physical features. Manatees truly captivate our imagination; they almost resemble mythical creatures like mer-people or look-alikes from folklore tales. Their enchanting presence adds a touch of magic to their natural habitats. Traveling further north along the coastlines of North America brings us to Silver Springs in Florida's United States of America. Here we find a serene scene as a contented manatee drifts near the surface while sleeping peacefully. It's moments like these that remind us how important it is to protect these magnificent creatures and their fragile ecosystems. Let's not forget about historical depictions either. An engraving from 1803 showcases both West Indian manatees and Steller's sea cow - an extinct relative once found in abundance but tragically lost forever due to human activities. Whether it be witnessing breathtaking encounters between mother and calf or marveling at their graceful swimming techniques amidst aquatic vegetation, each sighting reminds us why these incredible animals deserve our utmost respect and conservation efforts.