Trichechidae Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), four resting on sandy river bed. Split level image. Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), four resting on sandy river bed. Split level image. Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA

RF- Very young Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) Manatees are often born with very wrinkled skin. Crystal River, Florida, USA. February 2010

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"Endangered Trichechidae: Protecting the Gentle Giants of Florida and the Caribbean" The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) mother and calf are a sight to behold, but their endangered status is cause for concern. These magnificent creatures can be found gathering at Three Sisters Spring in Crystal River, Florida, USA. Their presence serves as a reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts. Not only do we find these gentle giants in Florida, but also in the Caribbean. The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) mother with her two-day-old baby showcases the beauty of this species. However, it also highlights their vulnerability and emphasizes why protecting them is crucial. In Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, we witness another group of Florida manatees coming together. This gathering serves as a poignant reminder that these majestic animals face numerous threats to their survival. A stunning portrait captures an RF-Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) within Three Sisters Spring. It's a snapshot that encapsulates both their grace and fragility—underscoring why they require our immediate attention. Returning to the Caribbean waters, we encounter yet again a West Indian manatee mother with her two-day-old baby. The repetition speaks volumes about how important it is to safeguard these precious lives from harm. Two more Florida manatees surface near shallow water in Three Sisters Spring—a scene that evokes awe and admiration for these incredible creatures' ability to navigate such environments despite being endangered. Let us come together to protect trichechidae—their existence depends on our dedication towards preserving their habitats and ensuring future generations get to marvel at their magnificence too.