The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission examination of recent large-scale manatee deaths in Lee County said a shutdown of a ...

More than two dozen manatees found dead in Lee County in less than a week is “not normal,” according to a local conservation ...

Florida wildlife officials believe several manatees who died in Lee County this week may have died due to cold stress related to the recent cold weather. Approximately 25 manatees were found dead ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — As the temperature drops, families gather to watch the sea cows migrate to warmer waters. Regenia Chambliss said it's quite a sight to see. “Just to see a huge thing come up and ...

Manatee Park in Southwest Florida was closed for several hours after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission removed multiple dead manatees.

One of the threats to manatees is cold stress. Manatees need warmth to survive. They’re vulnerable when the water temperature drops below 68 degrees, between November to March. Their round appearance ...